Requisition ID: 290990
 Relocation Authorized: National

• Single
  Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
  Work Location: Reston, VA
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Project Overview:

Several combined cycle power projects are currently planned to be developed and executed by Bechtel over the next 5-10 years. During the development phase of these projects, teams will be organized to support multiple projects concurrently.

• Following project award, dedicated project teams will be formed and the Principal Engineer Electrical will have functional oversight for the combined cycle power projects.Job Summary:

The Principal Engineer:

• Electrical will support the development and execution of combined cycle power projects in the Electrical discipline. In this role, you will utilize individual technical knowledge to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate the engineering technical aspects for complex power projects. You will participate in project planning, proposal review, and will own the engineering elements of capital estimates. Your technical guidance and recommendations will ensure engineering aspects meet project requirements and remain within scope and budget.

In this role, you will be responsible for establishing the technical investigations and client interviews, to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project’s electrical design aspects. You will have oversight of design, development, modification, evaluation, and constructability reviews of electrical circuits and equipment. Your technical expertise will ensure the unique and complex requirements of a combined cycle power project’s electrical design aspects are met.

"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”  Major Responsibilities:
Level 1

Leads the design, development, modification and evaluation of 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)
Develops conceptual designs for electrical engineering projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements
Interviews client personnel to determine their needs, develops scope for cost estimates for services and participates in proposal preparation and presentation
Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget, and supports implementation and assists with performance reporting
Coordinates with client representatives, as directed, to obtain their approval of electrical aspects of the work
Conducts or leads special studies of new electrical engineering methods, materials and techniques

Level 2

Participates directly in new business efforts involving specialized and unique electrical applications. Interviews client personnel to determine their needs, develops scope for cost estimates for services and participates in proposal preparation and presentation
Screens and recommends selection of special outside consultants; coordinates their activities and monitors their performance
Conducts or leads special studies on economic feasibility and on new electrical technologies, methods and materials
Interprets new or special governmental regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data
Develops and coordinates special technical educational and training programs for Bechtel personnel
Establishes detailed project execution plan and the development of the overall project electrical engineering budget and schedule. Reviews project electrical engineering progress against approved schedules, evaluates changes and takes corrective action when required.
Prepares, approves, or recommends approval of project procedures for engineering, as required

Education and Experience Requirements:

Level 1

Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or closely related field and 13-15 years of relevant experience
Must have at least 10 years prior experience working on electrical systems design for combined cycle fossil power plants

Level 2

Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or closely related field and 15+ years of relevant experience
Must have at least 10 years prior experience working on electrical systems design for combined cycle fossil power plants
Must have at least 5 years of prior experience as an Electrical Engineering Group Supervisor or a Project Engineer on complex self-perform fossil power projects

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Proven ability to perform electrical system calculations for cable sizing, ampacity, grounding, lighting, etc. for combined cycle power plants,
Ability to perform short circuit and power system analyses, including transient stability analysis for a power project operating in island mode.
Ability to select and specify electrical equipment for LV and MV systems such as power panels, switchgear, MCCs and transformers
Experience with design, sizing and selection of emergency power systems including diesel generators, UPS and station batteries
Working knowledge of electrical system design codes and standards including IEEE, IEC and NFPA 70.
Ability to use ETAP software
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