Bechtel Corporation · 3 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expBechtel Corporation is a global leader in infrastructure and project management, having completed over 25,000 projects worldwide. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design and development of electrical equipment, coordinate with clients and various engineering disciplines, and resolve complex technical issues to meet project requirements.
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Responsibilities
Evaluates, selects, and applies standard electrical engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria for a small size project or assignment in support of a global business unit or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications
Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates 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)
Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals
Coordinates electrical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups
When delegated, provides guidance to other electrical engineering personnel for specific tasks or projects
Provides technical assistance to other electrical personnel and will interact with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues
Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project electrical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution
Mentors and assists more junior electrical team members
Completes electrical documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance
Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant 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 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)
Prior experience as a Sr. Engineer on a medium-to-large-sized Industrial Project (Data Center Preferred but not required)
Prior experience in coordination of design between multi-office EPC Contractor locations (India preferred) with client engineering team
Preferred
Prior experience as a Sr. Engineer on a medium-to-large-sized Industrial Project (Data Center Preferred but not required)
Prior experience in coordination of design between multi-office EPC Contractor locations (India preferred) with client engineering team
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.
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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