Principal Electrical Engineer (Power)

Fluor Corporation • Houston, TX

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About The Position

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you're invited to apply for this role. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Electrical Engineer with a strong background in conventional power generation systems to join our engineering team. This role will focus on the design, analysis, and optimization of electrical systems for conventional power generation facilities.

Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local,state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Professionalregistration and membership in technicalsociety (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
• Managing and leading a large project
• Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skillsto include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
• Advanced knowledge of electrical codes and standards, Power Systems, and electrical power systems software (e.g., Hexagon Smart Electrical, Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP), SKM, etc.)
• Basic understanding of Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems/procedures

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Class F and H GE Turbines

Responsibilities

• Perform complex system studies(e.g., short circuit, load flow, stability, motorstarting, harmonics, relay coordination and ground grid)
• Develop complex area classifications and design documents
• Develop complex electrical design documents
• Perform electrical calculations such asshort circuit, relay coordination, voltage drop, cable derating and cable pulling tension
• Prepare motor schematics and wiring diagrams
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of difficult engineering complexity
• Establish and lead the squad check effort for vendor equipment documentation for assigned equipment
• Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
• Prepare/review scopes of work forthird party contracts
• Support proposal and estimate activities
• Identify deviationsin job scope, estimate magnitude of changes, and initiate trends or change orders
• Deliver quality work, and adhere to the Operating System Requirements (OSR)
• Execute project work in accordance with approved Activity Plans
• Adhere to industry codes and standards as well as department practices and procedures
• Contribute to and promote the use of Fluor's knowledge management portals and communities
• Participate in Fluor University as necessary to follow the curricula as outlined in the Functional Development Frameworks
• Serve as Supervising Lead providing guidance/supervision to other leads and function asmentor to less experienced engineers including performance appraisal input and counseling
• Participate in people development through mentoring, development oftraining material, and conducting training seminars, and performance appraisal input and counseling
• Engage Fluor's global community, promoting a OneFluor mindset
• Monitor and support work performed by Fluor offices or other designated entities performing Distributed Execution Engineering
• Direct and oversee audits
• Assist Functional Process Lead and Department Manager in the development of department standards, procedures, practices and guidelines
• Assist with departmental administrative duties or with other company functions outside the department
• Support Functional Process Lead and Department Manager on initiatives
• May promote company branding by active participation in externaltechnical organizations and Code committees and present technical papers or presentations through Fluor's P4 process.

Benefits

• Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security.
• Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees