Senior Electrical Engineer

Equiliem; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Ogden, UT, to support the USAF Sentinel program. This role involves designing and evaluating electrical systems for important defense projects, requiring strong organizational skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Requires US citizenship, 5-8 years of experience.
• Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain.
• Registered Professional Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of electrical components.
• Prepare designs for DOD and USAF projects.
• Perform power system analysis modeling and calculations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication

Teamwork

Electrical Engineering Principles

Power Systems Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Microsoft Office

SpecsIntact

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

US Citizenship Required

100% Onsite - No Telework



Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:



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 operations





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:



Evaluates, selects, and applies standard electrical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications



Participates in the design, development and modification 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)



Coordinates work and collaborates with other engineering disciplines



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



Prepares conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals



Provides technical assistance to other electrical personnel and will interact with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues and industry codes and standards



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



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:



Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 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 and Skills:



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.



Minimum Qualifications:



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:



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.



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.