Senior Electrical Engineer (Protection & Automation)

Requisition ID: 283265 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Various Permanent Bechtel Office Locations 

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

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Bechtel India is a global operation that supports execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with business line home offices, project sites, customer organizations and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since our inception in 1994.

Our offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara and Chennai will grow significantly and sustainably with exciting career opportunities for both professionals and young graduates who are passionate about creating a cleaner, greener, and safer world; building transformational infrastructure; making decarbonization a reality; and protecting people and the environment.

Job Summary:

• A skilled and detail-oriented Substation Automation & Protection Engineer with experience in detailed designing of substation automation systems, protective relays, and SCADA systems.
• Adept at ensuring operational safety, reliability, and efficiency through precise system integration.
• He should be conversant for preparation of Material requisition, selection of Bidder & Detail document review.
• Familiar with testing and troubleshooting Protection & Control & SCADA system.
• Knowledge of Electrical power systems. Having experience of US based project will be preferred.

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. 
• Coordinates assigned engineering work with other project groups. 
• Ensures that engineers supervised receive appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development. 
• Promotes the creation of a work environment, assisted by leadership, which fosters directness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

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 12 years.
• Site experience will be an added advantage

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Substation Automation: SCADA, PLC, RTU, DCS, Communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, etc.)
• Protection Systems: Relay protection, Digital/Analog Protection relays (SEL, GE, Hitachi & Siemens)
• Electrical Design & Testing: Preparation of Design & Protection schemes, coordination studies, fault analysis
• System Integration: Communication networks, SCADA integration, HMI systems
• Control Systems: Relay settings including Line Relays
• Testing & Commissioning: FAT & SAT
• Standards & Compliance: IEEE, NESC, safety regulations, NERC standards.

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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. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com