Sr. Electrical Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for electrical aspects of complex projects. You will lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of electrical components and processes to meet unique requirements.

Your role requires expertise in NEC/ANSI standards, MV/LV systems, and drawing practices, with proficiency in ETAP, SKM, Revit, AutoCAD, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or international equivalent.
• 8–10 years of relevant electrical engineering experience; or 12–14 years in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge and application of NEC and ANSI/IEEE standards.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM and design tools like MicroStation, SP3D, Revit, AutoCAD.
• Ability to design and analyze system studies and protective settings.
• Experience with MV/LV electrical systems including switchgear and panel design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine scope and cost estimates.
• Lead design, development, modification and evaluation of electrical components and processes.
• Provide recommendations to resolve technical issues and meet complex requirements.
• Design overall single line diagrams, metering/protection diagrams and schematics.
• Prepare MCC, panel, and cable schedules; develop substation layouts.

Skills

NEC/ANSI standards

Team collaboration

Electrical design tools

System studies

Single line diagrams

MV/LV electrical systems

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

MicroStation

SP3D

Revit

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

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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, grew 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.

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Project Overview

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, electric vehicle, and datacenter markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

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.

Major Responsibilities

• Knowledge & application of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE and other industry standards.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate well within teams and with other disciplines.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, and other industry wide electrical system design tools, such as MicroStation, SP3D, Revit, and AutoCAD 2D/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, cable thermal analysis, and cable sizing.
• Experience in designing overall single line diagrams, metering and protection single line diagrams, schematics and connection diagrams, MCC schedules, panel schedules, cable schedules, substation layout drawings.
• Knowledge of medium voltage systems (34.5kV / 13.8kV / 4.160kV), low voltage systems (480 and 208/120V) which includes but not limited to; Switchgear, MCCs, Switchboard/Distribution Board, Lighting Panel Design.
• Professional Registration License (P.E) in Electrical Engineering discipline (Power).

Education And Experience Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience [OR] 12-14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge & application of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE and other industry standards.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate well within teams and with other disciplines.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, and other industry wide electrical system design tools, such as MicroStation, SP3D, Revit, and AutoCAD 2D/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, cable thermal analysis, and cable sizing.
• Experience in designing overall single line diagrams, metering and protection single line diagrams, schematics and connection diagrams, MCC schedules, panel schedules, cable schedules, substation layout drawings.
• Knowledge of medium voltage systems (34.5kV / 13.8kV / 4.160kV), low voltage systems (480 and 208/120V) which includes but not limited to; Switchgear, MCCs, Switchboard/Distribution Board, Lighting Panel Design.
• Professional Registration License (P.E) in Electrical Engineering discipline (Power).

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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.

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