Senior Electrical Systems Engineer, Knoxville

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Job Summary:

As a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer, you must have solid experience in electrical systems and layout design. Will be capable of developing design documents, including single lines, load lists, and equipment data sheets, that incorporate the applicable design. In addition, it will be required that the candidate have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), promoting our leadership, quality, and safety values, to external partners including vendors, construction companies, and other subcontractors.

This role will be based in Knoxville, TN with periodic business travel required. #LI-SNH

Major Responsibilities:

This role will help design development of electrical systems and equipment for various projects by preparing studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. Work with electrical engineers and other technical disciplines in a team environment. 

• Performs Electrical Systems Engineering activities, such as power system analysis modeling and calculations, which may include the use of ETAP.
• Individual must have extensive understanding of all engineering discipline drawings and electrical discipline wiring diagrams, system descriptions, system calculations, 1-line and 3-line drawings, schematics, and be able to size equipment and perform cable sizing calculations.
• Works under the direction of Engineering Group Supervisor.
• Performs special tasks, calculations/studies, and user guides.
• Responsible to produce basic and higher-tier drawings and documentation in accordance with established conceptual design and scope.
• Conducts checking as required.
• Properly interprets and applies codes & standards and customer design requirements, for the preparation of electrical design documents, specifications, material requisitions, and system descriptions related to design tasks.
• Must be a self-starter and capable of independent creative design, with direction, using Bechtel and industry recognized concepts and procedures.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and work well with others and within a team.
• Must be able to work well with other disciplines.
• Must know how to use computer programs such as the Microsoft Windows suite of programs.
• Ability to manage with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities with emphasis on continuous improvement and team building and social communication skills.
• Develops design drawings.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's of science degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience.  
• This role requires a facility-specific clearance that requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Professional Engineering License in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and other common computer programs.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, and layouts.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, systems calculations, equipment sizing, and cable sizing.
• Strong knowledge of power systems load modeling and analysis.
• Knowledge & application of NEC Code and ANSI/IEEE Standards.
• Knowledge on electrical equipment specification and material requisitions process, and developing procurement documentation.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with ETAP and other industry wide electrical system design tools, such as CAD 2D and electronic Cable Management System.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in Electrical Engineering, from an accredited university, with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience with SETROUTE program, and be able to input and complete corrections to the database.
• Knowledge of Bechtel corporate guides and standards.
• Experience in facility construction, start-up, and maintenance practices.
• Previous Bechtel and/or DOD or DOE project experience.

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