Senior Electrical Designer Jobs

• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Other Requirements: Pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Work Location: Houston, TX
• Requisition ID: 270914

Responsibilities:

• Organizes and directs the implementation of on-the-job training of assigned personnel. Conducts annual performance reviews in accordance with approved procedures and holds career development discussions.
• Establishes and maintains communication with project engineers, engineering supervisors in charge of related disciplines, and with administrative personnel within the project. Consults with equipment suppliers, technical specialists and client representatives as directed to provide and receive technical information.
• Responsible for assigned activities within an engineering or design discipline in a GBU on a project or program. Applies broad and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to project engineering in the preparation of complex designs and deliverables under the direction of an engineer. Makes decisions independently concerning problems with the discipline on the project. Represents the discipline on the project and with the client to resolve technical questions and as required to coordinate work.
• Coordinates or makes jobsite visits as required, to resolve problems and interpret drawings and documents. Reviews or defines engineering scope changes, as required, for project management. Endorses or prepares reports of work progress, as required, for project and discipline use.
• Supports development of work plans and schedules for the assigned work including estimate for material quantities, design deliverables and staffing needs to meet the project milestones.
• Maintains up-to-date skills in Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) relevant to design work and ensures that maximum use is made thereof.
• Supervises preparation of assigned material requisitions and bid evaluations. Monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and with approved design standards to provide quality design, reliable/safe plant operation and construction economy.
• Directly performs or administers work of designers and drafters of a design group for a business line technology. This work includes the preparation of layouts, study drawings, detailed 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) design models and construction drawings.
• Prepares design and drafting procedures to standardize design effort.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge of technical responsibilities of other groups associated with the total design effort. Demonstrated skill in organizing and supervising.
• Knowledge of procedures used for the procurement and quantity control of bulk materials applicable to the discipline.
• Extensive experience in design and drafting and experience in personnel administration.
• Specialized courses in drafting, design and engineering practices, and CAD, or a recognized degree in a job related engineering or scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria and codes relevant to the discipline.
• Broad knowledge of design and drafting techniques, engineering drawings, graphic arts, reading of drawings and reproduction methods used by the discipline. Skill in reading, interpreting and using related documents and drawings prepared by other project groups. Knowledge of the application of engineering and construction materials related to the discipline’s design responsibilities. Knowledge of discipline Design Guides, mathematical formulae and design calculations used in the discipline.
• Broad knowledge of 2-D and 3-D computer aided drafting (CAD) tools.

Specific experience in planning and executing greenfield or brownfield projects in one or more of the following market segments:

• Petrochemicals
• Offshore and onshore pipelines
• Desalination, raw water, demineralized water and waste water treatment plants
• Coal, gas or biomass to chemicals such as methanol and ammonia
• Familiarity with current process technologies and licensors associated with the above
• Carbon capture and sequestration
• Natural gas processing including liquefaction and regasification
• Solar and/or combined cycle power plants
• Hydrogen value chain including electrolysis, reforming, liquefaction, transportation and fueling stations

Additional Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microstation, SmartSketch, S3D is required.
• Previous experience as Design Supervisor/Lead Designer on FEEDs is a plus.
• Previous experience preparing estimated quantities, jobhour estimates, and schedule planning is strongly preferred.
• Must be proficient in the use and application of international design standards including IEC and NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).
• Demonstrated prior experience/performance on Petrochemical and LNG projects.
• Ability to develop innovative ideas to reduce project total installed costs (TIC).

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