Military Veteran Opportunity - Electrical Designer (Multiple Positions Available)

Bechtel Global Corporation; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation is looking for an experienced electrical designer to lead design efforts on various projects, including Nuclear, Security & Environmental. You will work collaboratively to ensure compliance with electrical standards and codes while utilizing advanced design tools.

The ideal candidate will have military experience, extensive knowledge of electrical codes, and strong design capabilities. Opportunities are available in multiple locations, including Ogden, UT. Bechtel values diverse experiences and actively supports veteran employment.

Qualifications

• Requires 7-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years without a degree.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design efforts and produce drawings.
• Ensure compliance with installation codes and standards.
• Coordinate and facilitate technical discussions with clients.

Skills

Active-duty military service

Microsoft Office Suite

NEC code and ANSI/IEEE Standards

2D CADD and 3D design skills

Education

AA/AS or Certificate in Engineering/CAD

Tools

Electronic Cable Management System

AGI 32

ETAP software

Job description

• Requisition ID: 292524
• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Knoxville, TN; Oak Ridge, TN; Ogden, UT; Reston, VA

Leveraging your military experience to contribute to a new mission: At Bechtel, we recognize the invaluable skills, dedication, and leadership that military veterans bring to the workforce. We believe that your unique experiences and diverse perspective will make our project teams stronger, and we would like to help you build on those experiences in your civilian career. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for veterans and their families. We are proud to support those who have served our country and are committed to helping you build a successful and fulfilling career with Bechtel.

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. We currently have multiple positions available on our Nuclear, Security & Environmental projects. Potential project locations include Knoxville, TN, Reston, VA, Ogden, UT.

Major Responsibilities

• Leads or administers work for Electrical designers and drafters for business line technology to include the preparation of layouts, study drawings, detailed 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) design models and construction drawings.
• Electrical Physical Design (and circuit and raceway).
• Responsible for raceway design, equipment location and layout, C&R schedule inputting and update, conduit, and aboveground raceway design.
• Assists in modeling equipment and commodities used in the electrical design.
• Produces drawings and documentation in accordance with established design and scope including design of lighting, communications, grounding layout, grounding designs/calculations, and lightning protection systems.
• Ensuring that the electrical system designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards.
• May interface with Construction and Subcontractors.
• Capable of independent creative design, with direction, using Bechtel and industry-proven concepts, and procedures.
• Ensures Electrical systems design comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards such as the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
• Extract applicable 3D model data onto 2D sheets, makes proper annotations, and prepares the drawings for construction use.
• Performing calculations utilizing AGI 32 for lighting layouts and ETAP for ground grid layouts.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Requires a AA/AS or Certificate in Engineering/CAD with 7-8 years of experience, or in lieu of a degree 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Must have completed a minimum of 4 years of active‑duty military service in the United States Armed Forces, with an honorable discharge.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Lead designer or supervisory experience.
• Proficient experience in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Extensive knowledge & application of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE Standards.
• Must have proven 2D CADD and 3D skills.

Must have experience with an electronic Cable Management System, such as the SETROUTE program, and be able to input and complete corrections to the database.

Must be able to effectively communicate and work well with others and within a team.

Must be able to collaborate well with other disciplines.

Ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.

Excellent oral & written communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on use or classes using in a 3‑D electrical model design platform and electrical 2‑D design.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Previous nuclear power plant design experience.
• Previous Bechtel and/or DOD or DOE project experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].