Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job Summary:

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a projects 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 projects electrical engineering aspects are met.

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

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A recognized bachelor's/master's degree in electrical engineering, from an accredited college or university with an overall experience of minimum 12 years.
• Site experience will be an added advantage

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive Knowledge of electrical system studies using ETAP/EasyPower software and conversant with short circuit, load flow, motor starting & voltage drop calculations, main single line diagram, protection & metering diagrams, relay setting & protection coordination of the system, Emergency Diesel Generator Sizing, Underground cable sizing, Grounding.
• Should possess good knowledge of international codes & standards.
• Should have worked on equipment sizing, specifications, MR preparation, technical bid evaluation and vendor print reviews of various electrical equipment like Switchyard, Generator Step-Up Transformer, Busduct, MV & LV switchgear, MCCs, power & distribution transformers, DC systems / UPS, Cables, generator circuit breaker, bus duct, lighting fixtures.
• Review of 3D Model in S3D and Autodesk Revit using SPR or Navisworks and be a stakeholder in 30%, 50% and 90% Model Reviews with Client, Vendor and Sub Contractors.
• Vendor Prints Review of Mechanical packages.
• Preparation of three Line Diagrams & Logic Diagrams, Overall Single Line Diagrams, conversant with electrical layouts like raceways, lighting, grounding & lightning protection, Switchyard layouts etc.
• Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.Knowledge of inter discipline coordination.
• Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved.
• Skill in oral and written communication, demonstrated skill in leadership.