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Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide electrical engineering leadership, technical direction, and project execution expertise for gas-fired combined-cycle (CCGT/NGCC) and simple-cycle gas turbine (SCGT) power generation EPC projects. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor's competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. The position serves as an Electrical Area Lead / Electrical Engineering Lead on assigned projects and is responsible for leading the electrical engineering scope from project development and design through procurement, construction support, commissioning, and start-up support. The role requires demonstrated experience delivering electrical systems for large-scale gas turbine power generation facilities and the ability to coordinate electrical engineering activities across multiple disciplines, project functions, engineering offices, vendors, and construction teams. The successful candidate will apply advanced engineering techniques and project execution practices to develop safe, reliable, code-compliant, and cost-effective electrical solutions for gas-fired power projects. The successful candidate shall also possess demonstrated experience with high voltage generation interconnections, switchyards, substations, and utility. The role requires a strong background in electrical power system studies and the application of analysis software such as ETAP to evaluate system performance, reliability, protection coordination, and regulatory compliance.
Long Description
Translate global strategic initiatives into procedures to be implemented on projects
Apply cost competitive execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering work
Develop and review project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents for all phases of projects
Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including manpower forecasts
Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
Incorporate health, safety, and environmental factors in design
Develop and update job execution plans
Lead development and review of electrical systems commonly associated with gas turbine and combined-cycle power plants, including:
Generator and generator auxiliary electrical systems
Generator step-up and station service transformers
Medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution
MV/LV switchgear and motor control centers
Gas turbine and steam turbine auxiliary power systems
Balance-of-plant electrical systems
Emergency and standby power systems
DC systems, batteries, and UPS systems
Grounding and lightning protection
Electrical protection, metering, and control systems
Electrical power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit, motor starting, arc flash, grounding, relay coordination, transient stability, harmonic, and voltage drop analyses utilizing ETAP, or equivalent software.
Plant and equipment grounding
Raceway, cable tray, and underground distribution systems
Plant lighting and small power
Electrical interfaces with turbine OEM packages and major equipment vendors
High voltage electrical systems, including generator interconnections, switchyards, substations, transmission interfaces, protective relaying schemes, and utility coordination requirements.
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering, with the ability to obtain licensure by comity/reciprocity in multiple states
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
Managing and leading a large project
Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
Practical field experience
Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Other Job Requirements
Power Plant Electrical Power System Design
Act as Electrical Discipline focal point for projects
Coordinate Electrical Design with other engineering disciplines
Support development of electrical estimates.
Knowledge of medium voltage and low voltage power distribution systems
Electrical design deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, equipment layouts, power plans, lighting plans, grounding, and underground distribution
Major Electrical Equipment specification/data sheet development for switchgear, transformers, and Motor control centers
Schematic Development
Develop construction work packages, material estimates and IFC drawings
Identify scope and schedule changes
Conduct checking and independent review of all electrical discipline deliverables
Support construction and commissioning activities as required
Mentor junior engineer team members.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC)
Experience with HV/MV distribution
Experience in High Voltage switchyards and grid connections.
Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
Managing and leading a design team on a large project
Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting, and project close-out
Practical field experience including testing, commissioning, and start-up
Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
ETAP and/or SKM Power System Analysis Software
Familiarity with Revit, Smart Plant Electrical, Smart Plant 3D, and other electrical design software
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $191,500.00
