Senior Electrical Engineer (Reduced Working Hours)

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Job Summary:

Electrical Engineer experience on basic and detailed design and project co-ordination of Electrical works on Infrastructure, Power, Oil and Gas and M&M projects.

Role Overview: -

This position is offered under Bechtel’s 'Reduced Status' employment model. It is designed for candidates seeking a consistent, shortened workweek (between 16–30 hours) while maintaining a strategic, professional role within the organization.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pro-rated Compensation: Salary is calculated on a pro-rata basis (percentage factor) of the agreed working hours. This pro-rated amount serves as the basis for all statutory contributions, including Provident Fund (PF).
• Full Insurance Coverage: Unlike traditional part-time roles, Reduced Status employees remain eligible for Company-sponsored Health, Term Life, and Personal Accident Insurance.
• Prorated Leave & Incentives: Leaves included but not limited to Vacation and Casual/Sick leaves are accrued pro-rata based on your specific schedule. Eligibility for the Company Incentive Program is maintained with a minimum requirement of 1,040 hours worked annually.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews engineering work within a discipline on a project or assignment in a global business unit. 
• Supervises the day-to-day technical work of discipline engineers, specialists, designers and drafters. 
• Conducts annual performance reviews for direct reports in accordance with approved procedures and holds career development discussions. 
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly. 
• Estimates staffing needs and schedules and assigns work to meet schedule dates. 
• Coordinates with client representatives as delegated to obtain their approval on phases of work. 
• Reviews and approves key engineering drawings and calculations, including field and design documents relating to the discipline. 

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 13 years.
• Site experience will be an added advantage

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive Knowledge of electrical system studies using ETAP 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 have worked on equipment sizing, specifications, MR preparation, technical bid evaluation and vendor print reviews of various electrical equipment like Switchyard, 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, Single Line Diagrams, conversant with electrical layouts like raceways, lighting, grounding & lightning protection layouts etc. 
• Skill in oral and written communication, demonstrated skill in leadership.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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