Lead Engineer - Electrical

Bechtel

The Role

Overview

Lead electrical engineer for design and coordination of EPC projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • project planning
  • cost estimating
  • design coordination
  • client coordination
  • bid analysis
  • conceptual design

Tasks

-Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers and provide input for their performance evaluation. -Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work in a project or staff group. -Reviews bid analyses and makes recommendations. -Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, and/or difficult coordination requirements. -Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction -Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements. for proposals, forecasts and change orders. -Coordinates engineering effort in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups. -Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals, design criteria, specifications, budget and schedules for projects of varying complexity. -Assist and provide guidance to engineers to perform conceptual design, System study and Equipment sizing.

Requirements

  • electrical degree
  • 18 years
  • design codes
  • communication
  • planning tools
  • construction knowledge

What You Bring

-Is conversant with use of applicable design codes governing Electrical systems, Equipment, and Physical design. -Skill in oral and written communication and writing technical reports. -Possess a broad understanding of the major design engineering deliverables. -A recognized bachelor’s/master’s degree in electrical engineering, from an accredited college or university with an overall experience of minimum 18 years. -Understands engineering planning and control methods including computerized methods. -Understanding of industry or regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the engineering discipline. -Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices and the economics involved.

The Company

About Bechtel

-Operates across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, nuclear, security and environmental, oil, gas, chemicals, mining, and metals, as well as manufacturing, battery production and technology. -Significant presence in North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

Sector Specialisms

Infrastructure

Energy

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