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Senior engineer electrical

Brisbane
Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated
Posted: 16h ago
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Job Summary As Senior Electrical Engineer, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary engineering team to deliver medium to large EPC and EPCM projects. You will lead the design, development, modification, and evaluation of electrical systems, components and processes. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues, support project stakeholders and ensure unique and complex requirements of a project's electrical engineering aspects are met.This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may 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.Major ResponsibilitiesEvaluates, selects, and applies standard electrical engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria for a project or assignment in support of a global business unit or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specificationsDesigns, develops, modifies, and evaluates components and processes used in the generation, manipulation, transmission and storage of electricity utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposalsCoordinates electrical engineering efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendors, contractors, construction and other functional groupsWhen delegated, provides guidance to other electrical engineering personnel for specific tasks or projectsProvides technical assistance to other electrical personnel and will interact with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issuesProvides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project electrical requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project executionMentors and assists more junior electrical team membersCompletes electrical documentation and procedures for installation and maintenanceSelects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliabilityProvides technical inputs and evaluations in support of the procurement of electrical components, including pre-award activities and post-award support of equipment suppliers.Education and Experience RequirementsRequires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experienceRequired Knowledge and SkillsRelevant work experience in FEED, proposal & detailed engineering preferably in an EPC industry for large industrial plants, power projects, utilities, oil and gas plants.Have demonstrated experience in the Australian Mining and Metals industry.Knowledge of electrical system studies using ETAP/DIgSilent Power factory software to produce shortcircuit, load flow, motor starting & voltage drop, relay setting & protection coordination, arc flash and earthing studies.Previous experience in preparation of single line diagrams, schematics, load lists, MV and LV cable calculations, cable schedules, equipment lists, and material take offs.Should have worked on equipment sizing, specifications, Material Requisition preparation, technical bid evaluation and vendor print reviews of various electrical equipment like MV & LV switchgear, MCCs, power & distribution transformers, DC systems / UPS, Cables, generator circuit breaker, bus duct, lighting fixtures.Review of 3D Models and be a stakeholder in 30%, 60% and 90% Model Reviews with Client, Vendor and Sub Contractors.Ability to participate and contribute to project risk assessments and hazard studies including HSECiD, HSECiC, HAZiD and HAZOP's.Should be conversant with electrical layouts such as routing, equipment, lighting, grounding & lightning protection, substation layouts etc.Equal Opportunity Employer 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 toacesstmt@bechtel.com .#J-18808-Ljbffr

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