Senior Electrical Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits

Career advancement programs

Employee wellness support

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation is seeking a SmartPlant 3D Designer in Ogden, Utah. The role involves preparing 3D designs for electrical systems, including collaboration on DOD and USAF projects. Candidates should have 10-12 years of experience or relevant qualifications. Proficiency in SmartPlant 3D, AutoCAD, and related tools is required. A strong ability to communicate, solve problems and work within a team is essential. Benefits include robust support for career advancement and a commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience required.
• Hands-on experience using SmartPlant 3D, SmartSketch, and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NEC code and NEMA/ANSI/IEEE Standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 3D designs for electrical systems including electrical rooms and equipment.
• Create bills of materials and drawing installation details.
• Assist with 3D model activities like interference reconciliation.

Skills

SmartPlant 3D

AutoCAD

Electrical systems design

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

AA/AS or Certificate in Engineering/CAD

Tools

SETROUTE program

SpecsIntact

AGI 32

ETAP

Job description

Requisition ID: 287821

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

Project Overview

Bechtel is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground‑based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. Bechtel's scope of service in Sentinel's current Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase focuses on the ground infrastructure component of the program.

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile‑defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.

For more information on the Sentinel program:

https://www.bechtel.com/projects/sentinel/

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/sentinel

Job Summary

This position is for a SmartPlant 3D Designer who will prepare electrical 3D designs as well as 2D electrical AutoCAD and SmartSketch designs to support new facility infrastructure design for DOD and USAF projects. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem‑solving abilities, can‑do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs. #LI-HB1

Major Responsibilities

• Supporting, coaching, and training less experienced designers.
• Modeling of electrical rooms, equipment, cable tray, conduit, conduit duct bank, lighting, receptacles, etc. in a Smartplant 3D model environment.
• Creating bill of materials and drawing installation details for the modeled items listed above in addition to grounding, lightning protection, support details, and other details using SmartSketch and AutoCAD.
• Performing calculations utilizing AGI 32 for lighting layouts and ETAP for ground grid layouts.
• Assist with coordination of 3D model activities, i.e. input, interference reconciliation, etc. with other physical related disciplines.
• Responsible for physical design implementation by producing drawings of interior and exterior layouts/plans/elevation views of the raceway design (conduit/cable tray/duct bank), equipment location and layout, lighting layouts, lightning protection layouts, and grounding plans.
• Develop material specifications utilizing the software SpecsIntact.
• Coordinate with Systems engineering department to establish and verify design/project requirements.
• Capable of independent creative design, with direction, using Bechtel and industry‑proven concepts, and procedures. Ensures electrical systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required AA/AS or Certificate in Engineering/CAD with 10-12 years of experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• US Citizenship required.
• Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.
• Knowledge & application of NEC code and NEMA/ANSI/IEEE Standards.
• 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 collaborate well with other disciplines.
• Ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.
• Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, drawings for Electrical systems and equipment on nuclear or industrial process facilities, data centers, central utility plants, or complex building Electrical systems.
• Hands‑on and advanced experience using Smartplant 3D, SmartSketch, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively.
• Broad knowledge of the application of Electrical engineering design principles.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics and layouts.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings and specifications.
• Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally.
• Ability to resolve design issues independently and collaboratively with other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.
• Modeling of piping, HVAC, and Mechanical equipment in a Smartplant 3D model environment.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Bechtel Corporate guides and standards.
• Preferred: Previous DoD/DoE, USACE, NAVFAC, USAF, or NASA project experience. Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ISO-9000.

Total Rewards/Benefits

Bechtel offers 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.

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].