Electrical Eng-Power System Studies

Bechtel Corporation • Houston, TX

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

Bechtel is hiring an Electrical Engineer focused on power system studies for an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient manufacturing facility at Generation Park in Houston, Texas. The role performs electrical power system studies, verifies electrical equipment selection, and develops electrical system designs for complex industrial distribution systems with on-site generation and/or utility interfaces. The engineer provides recommendations to resolve technical issues and meet complex project requirements.

The position applies established electrical engineering methods and criteria with independent judgment and limited oversight on medium- and large-scale projects. It coordinates engineering work with specialty groups, other engineering disciplines, functional and project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and construction teams, and provides guidance to junior electrical team members.

This position is designated as part-time telework and requires at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. The weekly in-person schedule is determined by the employee and supervisor in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an international equivalent and 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge and application of NEC, ANSI/IEEE, and other industry standards.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills within teams and across disciplines.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, and industry electrical system design tools such as MicroStation, Revit, and AutoCAD 2D/3D, as well as electronic cable management systems.
• Experience performing electrical system studies, including load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, motor starting, equipment sizing, protection and coordination, relay settings, arc flash, harmonic, grounding, cable thermal, and cable sizing studies.
• Experience designing single-line diagrams, metering and protection diagrams, schematics, connection diagrams, MCC schedules, panel schedules, cable schedules, and substation layout drawings.
• Knowledge of medium-voltage systems (34.5 kV, 13.8 kV, and 4.160 kV) and low-voltage systems (480 V and 208/120 V), including switchgear, MCCs, switchboards/distribution boards, and lighting panel design.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Electrical Engineering, Power discipline.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply electrical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria using independent judgment with limited oversight.
• Perform power system studies, including load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, motor starting, equipment sizing, protection and coordination, relay settings, arc flash, harmonic, grounding, cable thermal, and cable sizing analyses.
• Develop electrical engineering design deliverables, including load lists, single-line diagrams, metering and protection diagrams, schematics, connection diagrams, MCC schedules, panel schedules, cable schedules, and equipment layouts.
• Prepare or assist with specifications, equipment data sheets, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor print reviews for major electrical equipment.
• Prepare or assist with conceptual studies, designs, reports, proposals, and design criteria.
• Coordinate electrical engineering efforts with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, functional and project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and construction.
• Mentor and assist junior electrical team members.

Benefits

• Bechtel states that it offers robust benefits to support employees, career advancement, programs to enhance its culture, and time to recharge. Specific benefit offerings are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level