Senior Electrical Engineer

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Project Overview

Bechtel is on the Northrop Grumman Corp. team preparing to deliver the U.S. Sentinel system of inter-continental ballistic missiles and launch infrastructure. Sentinel is a vital U.S. Air Force program designed to modernize the nation's aging force of inter-continental ballistic missiles, which make up the ground element of the nuclear deterrent. As part of the Northrop Grumman Sentinel nationwide team, Bechtel will provide launch system design, construction, and integration. A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery. We invite you to join our team for this very interesting opportunity!

Job Summary

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for project's electrical engineering aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of electrical components and processes. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure uniquely complex requirements of project's electrical engineering aspects are met.

This position is for a Senior Electrical Engineer, located in Ogden, UT, who will prepare designs for electrical systems associated with DOD and USAF projects. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs. This role will specifically support the USAF Sentinel program Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase.

Major Responsibilities

Level I

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard electrical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria for a small size project or assignment.
• Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Prepares or assists in preparation of studies, designs, reports, or proposals.
• Coordinates electrical engineering efforts other engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction, and other functional groups.
• Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project electrical requirements.

Level II

• Plans and conducts independent electrical work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of electrical engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on a medium size.
• Supports preparation of estimates, staffing needs, and schedules.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget.
• Coordinates with client representatives, as directed, to obtain their approvals.
• Support design development of electrical systems and equipment design for the Sentinel project by preparing engineering studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.
• Develops new design drawings such as single lines, panel schedules, schematics, cable block diagrams, grounding, lightning protection, cathodic protection, and more.
• Performs power system analysis modeling and calculations utilizing ETAP. Calculations will include Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor Starting, Relay Coordination, Arc Flash.
• Other facility calculations include, lighting design, facility ground grid sizing and underground cable thermal de-rating analysis.
• Performs equipment sizing calculations such as transformers, panel boards, uninterruptable power supplies, and battery sizing calculations.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Level I: Requires bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Level II: Requires bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be able to complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Relevant experience includes; but is not limited to, drawings, calculations, and specifications for electrical systems and equipment on nuclear or industrial process facilities, data centers, central utility plants, or complex building electrical systems.
• US citizenship is required per contract requirement.
• Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.
• Experience with Microsoft office programs, and other common computer programs.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards.
• Broad knowledge of the application of electrical engineering design principles.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems for part of, or all of, the responsibilities listed above.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, systems calculations, equipment sizing and cable sizing.
• Strong knowledge of power systems load modeling and analysis.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

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We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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