Bechtel Corporation · 1 day ago
Principal Engineer - Electrical
Reston, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
13+ years expBechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, and they are seeking a Principal Engineer - Electrical to support the development and execution of combined cycle power projects. The role involves overseeing the engineering aspects of electrical design, ensuring compliance with project requirements, and leading technical investigations and client interactions.
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Responsibilities
Leads the design, development, modification and evaluation of components and processes used in the generation, manipulation, transmission, and storage of electricity utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)
Develops conceptual designs for electrical engineering projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements
Interviews client personnel to determine their needs, develops scope for cost estimates for services and participates in proposal preparation and presentation
Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performance reporting
Coordinates with client representatives, as directed, to obtain their approval of electrical aspects of the work
Conducts or leads special studies of new electrical engineering methods, materials and techniques
Participates directly in new business efforts involving specialized and unique electrical applications. Interviews client personnel to determine their needs, develops scope for cost estimates for services and participates in proposal preparation and presentation
Screens and recommends selection of special outside consultants; coordinates their activities and monitors their performance
Conducts or leads special studies on economic feasibility and on new electrical technologies, methods and materials
Interprets new or special governmental regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data
Develops and coordinates special technical educational and training programs for Bechtel personnel
Establishes detailed project execution plan and the development of the overall project electrical engineering budget and schedule. Reviews project electrical engineering progress against approved schedules, evaluates changes and takes corrective action when required
Prepares, approves, or recommends approval of project procedures for engineering, as required
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or closely related field and 13-15 years of relevant experience
Must have at least 10 years prior experience working on electrical systems design for combined cycle fossil power plants
Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or closely related field and 15+ years of relevant experience
Must have at least 10 years prior experience working on electrical systems design for combined cycle fossil power plants
Must have at least 5 years of prior experience as an Electrical Engineering Group Supervisor or a Project Engineer on complex self-perform fossil power projects
Proven ability to perform electrical system calculations for cable sizing, ampacity, grounding, lighting, etc. for combined cycle power plants
Ability to perform short circuit and power system analyses, including transient stability analysis for a power project operating in island mode
Ability to select and specify electrical equipment for LV and MV systems such as power panels, switchgear, MCCs and transformers
Experience with design, sizing and selection of emergency power systems including diesel generators, UPS and station batteries
Working knowledge of electrical system design codes and standards including IEEE, IEC and NFPA 70
Ability to use ETAP software
Benefits
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Advancing careers
Delivering programs to enhance our culture
Providing time to recharge
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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