Senior Electrical Engineer Power Plant

2 weeks ago


Houston, TX, United States Bechtel Corporation Full time

Requisition ID: 289336

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family

  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

  • Work Location: Houston, TX

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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); electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); synthetic materials; and data center 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 be a member in a team performing planning for a large scale power generation facilities and multiple Industrial tenants including AI Data Centers and Giga-Factories. As the Project progresses, you will be assigned to perform design related activities for the power generation facility or one of the tenant facilities. Design related activities include design, development, and material requisition for electrical equipment. You will be responsible for client interface and coordination of the Electrical design for the Project. 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. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership" #LI-MJ1

Major Responsibilities:
  • 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)

  • Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management

  • 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

  • Interprets new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data

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

  • Mentors electrical engineering personnel by providing on-the-job training for their professional development

  • Provides input to and participates in special technical educational and training programs as directed

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 Standards.

  • Must be able to collaborate well with other disciplines.

  • Experience as electrical responsible engineer for medium to large material requisitions (Transformers, Switchgear, Substations, UPS Systems, Bulk Materials, etc).

  • 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 Studies, 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.

  • Professional Registration License (P.E) in Electrical Engineering discipline (Power).

  • Prior experience as a Sr. Engineer on a medium-to-large-sized Industrial Project (Data Center or Power Generation Plant Preferred but not required).

  • Prior experience in coordination of design between multi-office EPC Contractor locations (India preferred) with client engineering team.

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:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

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.

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 acesstmt@bechtel.com



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