Senior Electrical Engineer

• Requisition ID: 273316 
•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Reston, VA 

 

Company Overview
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 values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

 

Project Overview

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come. This role will be based in Reston, VA, with periodic business travel to Poland offices and sites as required.

 

Upon initial hire and onboarding, the position will require full time presence in the Reston, Virginia project office.  Part-Time telework flexibility may be an option as the project progresses.

 

Position Summary

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you must have solid experience in electrical systems and layout design.  Will be capable of developing design documents, including single lines, load lists, and equipment data sheets, that incorporate the applicable design. In addition, it will be required that the candidate have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), promoting our leadership, quality, and safety values, to external partners including vendors, construction companies, and other subcontractors. 

 

Responsibilities

• Performs Electrical Systems engineering activities, which may include the use of ETAP.
• Individual must have extensive understanding of all engineering discipline drawings and electrical discipline wiring diagrams, control logic diagrams, system descriptions, system calculations, 1-line and 3-line drawings, schematics, and be able to size equipment and perform cable sizing calculations.
• Works under the direction of Engineering Group Supervisor.
• Performs special tasks, calculations/studies and user guides.
• Responsible to produce basic and higher-tier drawings and documentation in accordance with established conceptual design and scope.
• Conducts checking as required.
• Properly interprets and applies codes & standards and customer design requirements, for the preparation of electrical design documents, specifications, material requisitions and system descriptions related to design tasks.
• Must be a self-starter and capable of independent creative design, with direction, using Bechtel and industry proven concepts, and procedures.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, and work well with others and within a team.
• Must be able to work well with other disciplines.
• Must know how to use computer programs such as the Microsoft WINDOWS suite of programs.
• Ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions and multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities with emphasis on continuous improvement and team building, and interpersonal communication skills.

 

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college with 9 years of progressive related electrical design experience.
• Must be authorized to live and work in the US without sponsorship. 
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance. 

 

Minimum Qualifications

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