Bechtel Corporation · 4 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer Power Plant
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, and they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for their power plant projects. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and conducting electrical work, leading design activities, and ensuring the successful execution of power generation facilities.
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Responsibilities
Plans and conducts independent electrical work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of electrical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria on a medium size project or assignment in support of a global business unit
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)
Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management
Develops conceptual designs for electrical engineering projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements
Supports preparation of estimates, staffing needs and schedules
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
Interprets new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data
Coordinates with client representatives, as directed, to obtain their approval of electrical aspects of the work
Mentors electrical engineering personnel by providing on-the-job training for their professional development
Provides input to and participates in special technical educational and training programs as directed
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge & application of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE Standards
Must be able to collaborate well with other disciplines
Experience as electrical responsible engineer for medium to large material requisitions (Transformers, Switchgear, Substations, UPS Systems, Bulk Materials, etc)
Knowledge of medium voltage systems (34.5kV / 13.8kV), low voltage systems (480 and 208/120V) which includes but not limited to; Switchgear, MCCs, Switchboard/Distribution Board, Lighting Panel Design
Knowledge of Power System Studies, One Lines, Schematics, and Connection Diagrams
Knowledge of electrical raceway design and layout that includes but not limited to; lighting, communications, grounding layout, grounding designs/calculations, and lightning protection systems
Professional Registration License (P.E) in Electrical Engineering discipline (Power)
Preferred
Prior experience as a Sr. Engineer on a medium-to-large-sized Industrial Project (Data Center or Power Generation Plant Preferred but not required)
Prior experience in coordination of design between multi-office EPC Contractor locations (India preferred) with client engineering team
Benefits
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.
Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.
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
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$499.38MKey Investors
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2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
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