Senior Electrical Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Houston, TX seeks a senior electrical engineer to lead electrical design and system studies for large-scale EPC projects. You will conduct field investigations, cost estimates, and lead development of load flow, short circuit, and protection schemes.

The role supports a part-time telework policy with at least three days on-site weekly, collaborating with global teams and vendors to meet project objectives and milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or required.
• 10–13 years of experience; or 14–17 years depending on project level.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and apply standard electrical engineering methods on medium to large projects.
• Prepare design criteria, specifications, and reports.
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate electrical components and processes for power generation, transmission and storage.
• Develop load lists and single line diagrams, metering, protection, and panel layouts.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, construction, and other teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide task guidance as needed.

Skills

NEC knowledge

ETAP

CAD 2D/3D

Load flow analysis

Electrical system design

MCCs, Switchgear, Substations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License - Electrical

Tools

ETAP

CAD 2D/3D

Cable Management Systems

BSAPs Bechtel Software

Job description

Requisition ID: 295371

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Project Overview:

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data centre, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets.

M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project’s electrical engineering aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of electrical components and processes. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure uniquely complex requirements of a project’s electrical engineering aspects 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.

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.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals, design criteria, specifications.
• Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates components and processes used in the generation, manipulation, transmission, and storage of electricity utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• 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.
• 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, and cable sizing.
• Prepares 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.
• Coordinates electrical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, functional, client, vendor, contractors, construction, and other functional groups.
• Aids project and construction management in identifying and complying with project electrical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution.
• Mentors and assists more junior electrical team members.
• When delegated, provides guidance to other electrical engineering personnel for specific tasks or project.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge & application of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE and other industry standards.
• Experience with ETAP and other industry wide electrical system design tools, such as CAD 2D and 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, and cable sizing.
• Experience in equipment sizing and cable sizing.
• Experience in material requisition preparation, bid evaluation, vendor print review for electrical equipment (Transformers, Switchgear, Substations, UPS Systems, Bulk Materials).
• Knowledge of medium voltage systems (34.5kV / 13.8kV), low voltage systems (480 and 208/120V) which includes but not limited to Switchgear, MCCs, Switchboard/Distribution Board, Lighting Panel Design.
• Knowledge of Power System One Lines, Schematics, and Connection Diagrams.
• Knowledge of electrical raceway design and layout that includes but not limited to lighting, communications, grounding layout, grounding designs/calculations, and lightning protection systems.
• Prior experience as a Senior Engineer on a medium-to-large-sized Industrial Project (Data Center, Semiconductor, or Life Sciences experience preferred but not required).
• Prior experience in coordination of design between multi-office EPC Contractor locations (India preferred) with client engineering team.
• Professional Engineer 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.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

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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. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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