Electrical Eng-Power System Studies

Bechtel Global Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an Electrical Engineer to perform power system studies and design for a new API manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. The role focuses on medium/high voltage distribution, on-site generation, and utility interfaces, with a part-time telework arrangement.

You will evaluate electrical systems, develop diagrams and specifications, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Electrical Engineering and 5–12 years of relevant experience.
• Deep knowledge of NEC and ANSI/IEEE standards.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, MicroStation, Revit and AutoCAD 2D/3D.
• Experience designing medium voltage (34.5kV/13.8kV/4.16kV) and low voltage systems (480/208/120V).
• Proven ability to perform load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, and motor starting studies.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Electrical Engineering (Power) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and applies electrical engineering methods on medium/large projects.
• Performs system studies: load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, motor starting.
• Develops load lists, single-line diagrams, metering and protection diagrams, and schedules.
• Prepares specifications, data sheets, material requisitions, and conducts vendor print reviews.
• Coordinates with disciplines, clients, vendors, and construction teams.
• Mentors junior electrical team members.

Skills

Electrical power systems

System studies (load flow, etc.)

ETAP

SKM

MicroStation

Revit

AutoCAD 2D/3D

P.E. license (Power)

NEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

MicroStation

Revit

AutoCAD 2D/3D

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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