Natrium, Electrical Field Engineer

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction partner on TerraPower’s Natrium team. Selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, Natrium is participating in a DOE initiative to re-establish U.S. leadership in nuclear energy that provides matching funding to industry to design and build an operational advanced reactor. TerraPower, a leading advanced generation technology company founded by former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, will be deploying its 345 MWe sodium fast reactor (SFR), called Natrium. The Natrium plant features an advanced, cost-competitive reactor design that is safer, simpler, easier, less costly to construct, less expensive to operate, and able to provide energy that is competitive with fossil fuels. It also features an innovative molten salt energy storage system designed to be complementary to solar and wind power by evening out the peaks and valleys in production when the sun is not shining, or the wind is not blowing. With the reactor and energy storage output combined, the plant can produce more than 500 MWe of power.

Job Summary:

The Electrical Field Engineer is responsible for activities relating to construction engineering within the electrical discipline. Duties include interpreting electrical design drawings and specifications, cable installations and terminations, field verification of materials, and technical direction to field personnel as required. This position will be responsible for a variety of construction tasks utilizing nuclear and industrial codes and standards related to raceway/cable tray, cable, and electrical equipment installations. This position is not considered the design authority for the project, but only to enforce electrical construction per design. This position requires good planning and organizational skills, ability to perform detailed inspections, and the ability to produce accurate, clear, and concise documentations.#LI-CL1

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with engineering on constructability and design issues relating to the electrical discipline such as installation and testing of electrical systems, lighting systems, high voltage equipment, grounding, lightning protection, and fire detection systems.
• Establish an electrical design/field engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Engineer of Record, including agreement on electrical engineering deliverables and overall construction application configuration management.
• Coordinate with the Procurement Organization for field procured materials, material substitution, services and equipment including panels, motors, and switch gear.
• Review material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct electrical materials.
• Coordinate and monitor the interfaces for electrical data exchange to support the construction automation plan and the project controls program requirements at the jobsite.
• Support the electrical construction quality program.
• Work with resident engineering, start-up engineering and operating personnel to coordinate electrical construction activities.
• Coordinate subcontract activities to ensure electrical materials, equipment and quality comply with design plans and specifications and interpret vendor design documents and installation manuals.
• Support the planning, installation and acceptance of electrical installations such as raceway, cable, terminations, and equipment. Also ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials and equipment and that other corporate programs are fully utilized.
• Plan and prepare electrical work packages and LOTO’s.
• Perform other duties as required by Bechtel management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction related discipline from an accredited university, and 8-10 years of progressive, construction, procurement, or engineering related experience, or in lieu of a degree 12-14 years of progressive, construction, procurement, or engineering related experience. 
• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in construction and technical inspection of electrical design in areas such as installation and testing of electrical systems, lighting systems, high voltage equipment, grounding, and cable pulling activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H)
• Demonstrated commitment to a Zero Accident safety program. Demonstrated commitment to the principles for a Strong Nuclear Safety and Quality Culture.
• Must be computer-literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Must be familiar with current industry quality standards.
• Working knowledge with ASME NQA-1 1994, 2008 and Addendum 2009.
• Detailed knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E Codes.
• Understanding of electrical single line diagrams, electrical block diagrams, electrical wiring diagrams, electrical panel schedules, raceway/cable tray plan drawings, and electrical support drawings (engineered specific and generic “cookbook”).
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge and experience in construction methods and processes, and safety compliance.
• Knowledge and experience in use of MicroStation to edit electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Safety Program and familiar with current industry standards.
• Experience with installation of medium voltage distribution systems.

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