Bechtel Corporation · 4 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Bechtel Corporation is a leading global engineering company that has been involved in numerous projects worldwide since 1898. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to prepare designs for electrical systems associated with Department of Defense and USAF projects, specifically supporting the USAF Sentinel program's Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase.
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Responsibilities
This role will support design development of Electrical systems and equipment design for the Sentinel program project by preparing engineering studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements
Work with and mentor junior electrical engineers as well as work with other technical disciplines in a team environment
Develop new design drawings using Autocad such as single lines, panel schedules, schematics, cable block diagrams, grounding, lightning protection, cathodic protection, and more
Perform power system analysis modeling and calculations utilizing ETAP. Calculations will include Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor starting, Relay Coordination, Arc Flash
Other facility calculations include, lighting design using AGI 32, facility ground grid sizing utilizing ETAP, and underground cable thermal de-rating analysis utilizing ETAP
Perform equipment sizing calculations such as medium voltage utility and low voltage transformers, panel boards, surge protective devices, uninterruptable power supplies and battery sizing calculations
Perform circuit breaker and cable sizing calculations per NFPA 70 to include various de-rating factors
Develop equipment and material specifications utilizing the software SpecsIntact
Develop procurement documentation (written scopes of work) as well as perform supplier proposal evaluations
Review vendor submittals and integrate information into the design
Coordinate systems requirement development and verifications with Systems engineering and the client
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience
Must be a US citizen
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education
Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance
Experience with Microsoft office programs, and other common computer programs
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively
Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards
Broad knowledge of the application of Electrical engineering design principles
Strong knowledge of electrical systems for part of, or all of, the responsibilities listed above
Strong understanding of engineering drawings, systems calculations, equipment sizing and cable sizing
Strong knowledge of power systems load modeling and analysis
Preferred
Registered Professional Engineer in USA (Electrical Engineering)
Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ISO-9000
Prior experience working with government agencies, preferably the Department of Defense
Experience executing engineering design with Smartplant 3D
Experience performing calculations with ETAP
Understanding of Mechanical and Process engineering discipline drawings and system calculations, as related to electrical design requirements
Intermediate knowledge of developing CSI Masterformat specifications, or SpecsIntact
Design experience with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide
Benefits
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Programs to enhance our culture
Time to recharge
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
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