Senior Electrical Engineer

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Job Summary:

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

"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:

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard electrical engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria for a small size project or assignment in support of a global business unit or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications
• Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates 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)
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals
• Coordinates electrical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups
• When delegated, provides guidance to other electrical engineering personnel for specific tasks or projects
• 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
• 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
• Mentors and assists more junior electrical team members
• Completes electrical documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance
• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiar with Energy related projects including Gas Processing, LNG, Carbon capture, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and the Hydrogen value chain
• Experience of managing teams and providing technical direction to execute discipline engineering scope
• Understands standard engineering work planning, estimating, and scheduling
• Knowledge of telecommunications
• Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques and the ability to present technical issues to customers and suppliers
• ETAP calculation experience is desirable.
• Degree qualified and Chartered Engineer
• More than 10 years of relevant industry experience
• Ability to work in the UK

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