Electrical Eng-Power System Studies

Bechtel; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel is designing and building an API manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. The Electrical Engineer will perform power system studies, equipment selection verification, and design development for complex distribution systems with on-site generation and utility interfaces.

This role is part-time telework with at least three days in person per week at the Houston project site. Strong communication and collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams are essential to meet project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or international equivalent.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and applies standard electrical engineering methods on medium and large-scale projects.
• Performs load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, motor starting studies for equipment sizing and protection.
• Creates load lists, single line diagrams, metering, protection diagrams, schematics and panel layouts.
• Prepares specifications, data sheets, material requisitions, and evaluates bids for major electrical equipment.
• Prepares conceptual studies, designs, reports, and design criteria.
• Coordinates with specialty groups, clients, vendors, and construction teams.
• Mentors junior electrical team members.

Skills

NEC standards

ANSI/IEEE standards

Team collaboration

Power system studies

ETAP

SKM

MicroStation

Revit

AutoCAD

Cable management systems

P.E. license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

MicroStation

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Requisition ID: 297847

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family

• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

• Work Location: Houston, TX

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Project Overview:

Bechtel’s Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing and building an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Manufacturing Facility located at Generation Park in Houston, TX. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

In this role, your focus will be on performing electrical power system studies, electrical equipment selection verification, and electrical system design development for complex industrial distribution systems with on-site generation and/or utility interface. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure uniquely complex requirements of a project’s electrical engineering aspect are met.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.#LI-AM3

Major Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard electrical engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria using independent judgement with limited oversight, on medium and large-scale projects.

• Performs electrical system studies including load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, and motor starting for equipment sizing, protection, coordination, and relay settings, Arc Flash, harmonic study, grounding study, cable thermal analysis, and cable sizing.

• Performs electrical engineering design including development of load lists, overall single line diagrams, metering and protection single line diagrams, schematics, connection diagrams, MCC schedules, panel schedules, cable schedules, equipment layouts, etc.

• Prepares or assist in preparation of specifications, equipment data sheets, material requisitions, and performs technical bid evaluations and vendor print reviews for major electrical equipment including Transformers, Prefabricated Substation buildings, UPSs, Switchgears, MCCs, Energy Management Systems etc.

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports, or proposals, and design criteria.

• Coordinates electrical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, functional, client, vendor, contractors, construction, and other functional groups.

• Mentors and assists more junior electrical team members.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge & application of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE and other industry standards.

• Must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate well within teams and with other disciplines.

• Experience with ETAP, SKM, and other industry wide electrical system design tools, such as MicroStation. Revit, and AutoCAD 2D/3D, electronic Cable Management Systems, etc.

• Experience in performing system studies including load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, and motor starting for equipment sizing, protection, coordination, and relay settings, Arc Flash, harmonic study, grounding study, cable thermal analysis, and cable sizing.

• Experience in designing overall single line diagrams, metering and protection single line diagrams, schematics and connection diagrams, MCC schedules, panel schedules, cable schedules, substation layout drawings.

• Knowledge of medium voltage systems (34.5kV / 13.8kV / 4.160kV), low voltage systems (480 and 208/120V) which includes but not limited to; Switchgear, MCCs, Switchboard/Distribution Board, Lighting Panel Design.

• Professional Registration License (P.E) in Electrical Engineering discipline (Power)

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

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