Senior Electrical Designer

Job Summary

This position is for a SmartPlant 3D Designer who will prepare electrical 3D designs as well as 2D electrical AutoCAD and SmartSketch designs to support new facility infrastructure design for DOD and USAF projects.

Major Responsibilities

• Supporting, coaching, and training less experienced designers.
• Modeling of electrical rooms, equipment, cable tray, conduit, conduit duct bank, lighting, receptacles, etc. in a Smartplant 3D model environment.
• Creating bill of materials and drawing installation details for the modelled items listed above in addition to grounding, lightning protection, support details, and other details using SmartSketch and AutoCAD.
• Performing calculations utilizing AGI 32 for lighting layouts and ETAP for ground grid layouts.
• Affirmative action coordinator for the project.
• Affirmative action coordinator for the project.
• Assist with coordination of 3D model activities, i.e. input, interference reconciliation, etc. with other physical related disciplines.
• Responsible for physical design implementation by producing drawings of interior and exterior layouts/plans/elevation views of the raceway design (conduit/cable tray/duct bank), equipment location and layout, lighting layouts, lightning protection layouts, and grounding plans.
• Develop material specifications utilizing the software SpecsIntact.
• Capable of independent creative design, with direction, using Bechtel and industry-proven concepts, and procedures. Ensures electrical systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires an AA/AS or Certificate in Engineering/CAD with 10-12 years of experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge & application of NEC code and NEMA/ANSI/IEEE Standards.
• Experience with an electronic Cable Management System, such as the SETROUTE program, and be able to input and complete corrections to the database.
• Ability to collaborate well with other disciplines.
• Ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.
• Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, drawings for Electrical systems and equipment on nuclear or industrial process facilities, data centers, central utility plants, or complex building Electrical systems.
• Hands-on and advanced experience using Smartplant 3D, SmartSketch, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively.
• Broad knowledge of the application of Electrical engineering design principles.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics and layouts.
• Knowledge of Bechtel Corporate guides and standards.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings and specifications.
• Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally.
• Ability to resolve design issues independently and collaboratively with other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.
• Modeling of piping, HVAC, and Mechanical equipment in a Smartplant 3D model environment.
• Previous DoD/DoE, USACE, NAVFAC, USAF, or NASA project experience.
• Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ISO-9000.