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Senior Electrical Designer

Bechtel Corporation • Houston, TX • 1h ago

Requisition ID: 292673

Relocation Authorized: National - Family

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Houston, TX

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

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.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Job Summary:

In this role, you will plan, develop, and review electrical engineering design work, produce drawings and documentation, and prepare design estimates for a project. You will coordinate with clients, facilitate technical discussions, and review key electrical drawings, calculations, and bid summaries. You will solve complex technical issues and ensure electrical designs comply with all regulations and standards. #LI-AA1

Major Responsibilities:

Leads or administers work of electrical designers and drafters for a business line technology to include the preparation of layouts, study drawings, detailed 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) design models, and construction drawings.

Supporting, coaching, and training less experienced designers.

Develops designs for complete and complex electrical engineering systems such as electrical rooms, equipment, cable tray, conduit, duct bank, and lighting with minimum supervision from which detailed scale models and/or construction drawings are completed. ?

Assists with coordination of 3D model activities, i.e. input, interference reconciliation, etc. with other physical related disciplines.

Works with designers in other disciplines to coordinate overall design and technical requirements.

Prepares or assists with the preparation of assigned material requisitions and bid evaluations.

Monitors and checks work for compliance with approved electrical design standards to provide quality design, reliable/safe plant operation, and construction economy.

Participates in constructability reviews.

Prepares design and drafting procedures to standardize design effort.

Coordinates or makes jobsite visits, as required, to resolve problems and interpret drawings and documents.

Reviews electrical design scope changes, as required, for project management.

Ensures electrical systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge & application of NEC code and NEMA/ANSI/IEEE and other industry standards.

Advanced experience using AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.

Prior experience in modeling of electrical equipment, cable tray, and conduit.

Prior experience with an electronic Cable Management System, such as the SETROUTE program.

Prior experience supporting hyperscale data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, EV battery manufacturing, life sciences, or other high-reliability industrial facilities is preferred.

Prior experience in cable tray, raceway, lighting, and cable routing design.

Prior experience in bulk material quantity takeoffs.

Knowledge of electrical installation details and materials.

Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, and layouts.

Ability to resolve design issues independently and collaboratively with other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

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

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