Senior Electrical Engineer

Abacus Staffing; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and infrastructure is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a vital U.S. Air Force program. The role involves evaluating designs, leading modifications, and conducting detailed electrical investigations. Candidates should have strong teamwork skills and a proactive attitude towards innovation.

Qualifications

• 8-13 years relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field investigations and client interviews for project work scope.
• Leads design and evaluation of electrical components and processes.
• Prepares documentation for installation and maintenance.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Electrical Engineering Design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

MS Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Microsoft Office

SpecsIntact

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer
US Citizenship Required
100% Onsite – No Telework


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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operation


Project Overview:

Our client is on the Northrop Grumman Corp. team preparing to deliver the U.S. Sentinel system of inter-continental ballistic missiles and launch infrastructure. Sentinel is a vital U.S. Air Force program designed to modernize the nation’s aging force of inter-continental ballistic missiles, which make up the ground element of the nuclear deterrent. As part of the Northrop Grumman Sentinel nationwide team, Bechtel will provide launch system design, construction, and integration. 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. We invite you to join our team for this very interesting opportunity!



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 for a Senior Electrical Engineer, located in Ogden, UT, who will prepare designs for electrical systems associated with 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. This role will specifically support the USAF Sentinel program Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase. #LI-SNH



Major Responsibilities:

Level I:

Evaluates, selects, and applies standard electrical engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria for a small size project or assignment in support of a global business unit or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and 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)

Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals

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

Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project electrical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution

Completes electrical documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance

Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability

Level II:

Plans and conducts independent electrical work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of electrical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria on a medium size project or assignment in support of a global business unit

Leads the design, development, modification and evaluation of 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)

Develops conceptual designs for electrical engineering projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements

Supports preparation of estimates, staffing needs and schedules

Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performance reporting

Coordinates with client representatives, as directed, to obtain their approval of electrical aspects of the work

This role will support design development of Electrical systems and equipment design for the Sentinel program project by preparing engineering studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.

Work with and mentor junior electrical engineers as well as work with other technical disciplines in a team environment.

Develop new design drawings using Autocad such as single lines, panel schedules, schematics, cable block diagrams, grounding, lightning protection, cathodic protection, and more.

Perform power system analysis modeling and calculations utilizing ETAP. Calculations will include Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor starting, Relay Coordination, Arc Flash.

Other facility calculations include, lighting design using AGI 32, facility ground grid sizing utilizing ETAP, and underground cable thermal de-rating analysis utilizing ETAP

Perform equipment sizing calculations such as medium voltage utility and low voltage transformers, panel boards, surge protective devices, uninterruptable power supplies and battery sizing calculations

Perform circuit breaker and cable sizing calculations per NFPA 70 to include various de-rating factors.

Develop equipment and material specifications utilizing the software SpecsIntact

Develop procurement documentation (written scopes of work) as well as perform supplier proposal evaluations.

Review vendor submittals and integrate information into the design

Coordinate systems requirement development and verifications with Systems engineering and the client



Education and Experience Requirements:

Level I:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant work experience

Must be a United States Citizen

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Level II:

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

Must be a United States Citizen

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check



Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, drawings, calculations, and specifications for Electrical systems and equipment on nuclear or industrial process facilities, data centers, central utility plants, or complex building Electrical systems. US citizenship is required per contract requirement. Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.

Experience with Microsoft office programs, and other common computer programs. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively. Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards. Broad knowledge of the application of Electrical engineering design principles. Strong knowledge of electrical systems for part of, or all of, the responsibilities listed above. Strong understanding of engineering drawings, systems calculations, equipment sizing and cable sizing. Strong knowledge of power systems load modeling and analysis.



Preferred Qualifications:

Level I:

MS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university with 6-8 years of relevant experience.

Level II:

MS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university with 8-11 years of relevant experience.

Registered Professional Engineer in USA (Electrical Engineering). Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ISO-9000. Prior experience working with government agencies, preferably the Department of Defense. Experience executing engineering design with Smartplant 3D. Experience performing calculations with ETAP. Understanding of Mechanical and Process engineering discipline drawings and system calculations, as related to electrical design requirements. Intermediate knowledge of developing CSI Masterformat specifications, or SpecsIntact. Design experience with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide.

Secret clearance is preferred, but not required.