Electrical Designer

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to plan, develop, and review electrical engineering designs for a major Houston API manufacturing project. You will produce drawings and design estimates while coordinating with clients and other engineering disciplines to resolve complex issues.

The role requires strong knowledge of NEC/IEEE standards, extensive experience with AutoCAD/Revit/S3D/Navisworks, and a proven ability to manage design activities across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or international equivalent with 8–10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NEMA, ANSI, and IEEE standards.
• Experience modeling electrical equipment, cable tray, and conduits.
• Experience with electrical design software; data center or industrial facilities experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and review electrical engineering design work for a project.
• Produce drawings, design estimates, and bid summaries.
• Coordinate with clients and facilitate technical discussions.
• Review key electrical drawings, calculations, and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Support constructability reviews and site investigations as needed.

Skills

NEC/IEEE standards

Electrical design

Coordination with multidisciplinary

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

S3D

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Requisition ID: 298099

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview

Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) business unit is supporting the Eli Lilly Houston project, a major active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facility in the Houston, Texas area. This complex, highly regulated project expands Bechtel’s life sciences portfolio and requires strong field leadership, disciplined planning, safe execution, and close coordination across construction, field engineering, ES&H, quality, project controls, startup, supply chain, and subcontractor teams.

Job Summary

In this role, you will plan, develop, and review electrical engineering design work, produce drawings and documentation, and prepare design estimates for a project. You will coordinate with clients, facilitate technical discussions, and review key electrical drawings, calculations, and bid summaries. You will solve complex technical issues and ensure electrical designs comply with all regulations and standards.

Major Responsibilities

• Supporting, coaching, and training less experienced designers.
• Develops designs for complete and complex electrical engineering systems such as electrical rooms, equipment, cable tray, conduit, duct bank, and lighting with minimum supervision from which detailed scale models and/or construction drawings are completed.
• Assists with coordination of 3D model activities, i.e. input, interference reconciliation, etc. with other physical related disciplines.
• Works with designers in other disciplines to coordinate overall design and technical requirements.
• Prepares or assists with the preparation of assigned material requisitions and bid evaluations.
• Monitors and checks work for compliance with approved electrical design standards to provide quality design, reliable/safe plant operation, and construction economy.
• Participates in constructability reviews.
• Prepares design and drafting procedures to standardize design effort.
• Coordinates or makes jobsite visits, as required, to resolve problems and interpret drawings and documents.
• Reviews electrical design scope changes, as required, for project management.
• Ensures electrical systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards.

Education And Experience Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience [OR] 12-14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge & application of NEC code and NEMA/ANSI/IEEE and other industry standards.
• Advanced experience using AutoCAD, Revit, S3D and Navisworks.
• Prior experience in modeling of electrical equipment, cable tray, and conduit.
• Prior experience with an electronic Cable Management System, such as the SETROUTE program.
• Prior experience supporting hyperscale data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, life sciences, or other high-reliability industrial facilities is preferred.
• Prior experience in cable tray, raceway, lighting, and cable routing design.
• Prior experience in bulk material quantity takeoffs.
• Knowledge of electrical installation details and materials.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, and layouts.
• Ability to resolve design issues independently and collaboratively with other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

Total Rewards/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. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]