Principal Electrical Engineer

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium and Rare Earths markets.

Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, the M&M global business unit also has offices in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

As Principal Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across Mining and Metals projects, leading a small team of Engineers and Designers in the production of deliverables according to departmental procedures, codes and standards, design guides, appropriate software and administrative practices.

The role will require knowledge of bulk material handling systems for large mining operations in industries such as Bauxite, Iron, Copper or battery metals, and / or other heavy industry such as the oil and gas business. Experience with High Voltage reticulation, power systems analysis and large rotating electrical machines will be well regarded.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may 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.

Major Responsibilities:

• Produce electrical calculations and power system studies per Bechtel and client requirements, utilizing industry standard modelling programs (ETAP, DIgSILENT, PSCAD etc.)
• Lead the formulation of engineering concepts during preliminary design phases and present these to client.
• Optimize system design to meet production targets such as maximum capacity, operating schedule, availability, and utilization with minimum energy
• Assist and contribute to the preparation of and reviews discipline estimates, discipline work plans, budgets and schedules.
• Conduct or lead special or unique studies requiring unconventional or novel approaches or research techniques, using all available guides and precedents and expands and develops where these contain critical gaps.
• Serve as a consultant to projects providing advice on assignments having unique features.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a professional license in an appropriate discipline from a recognized licensing board. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in the execution of Basic/Conceptual Engineering, FEED, EPCM, EPC modes of execution of mining and minerals projects and should have at least some experience in the following areas:
  • High Voltage system specification and design
  • Low Voltage system specification and design
  • Large rotating synchronous machines
  • Industrial power systems study and analysis
  • Start-up, field engineering or plant operation in large industrial plants, utilities or process plants is desirable.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, calculations, applications, construction methods and materials
• Good working knowledge of industry and regulatory standards such as MSHA, OSHA, ISO, DIN etc
• Has the capability to develop procedures and design criteria/guides and demonstrated knowledge of computer aided engineering (CAE) tools to perform calculations.

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.

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Total Rewards/Benefits

There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.

With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

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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. 

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