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Senior Electrical Designer

Bechtel
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Apr 2026

About the role

Requisition ID: 293334 

  •  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
  • Work Location: Chandler, AZ, Various Work Locations USA

 

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.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will 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. #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 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 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 experien

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