Job description

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. Job Description The purpose of the Principal Electrical Design Engineer is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This position has oversight of a specific area, and acts as a representative to the department ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This is the Lead position on assigned projects or performs engineering assignments of any complexity. • Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts • Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts • Develop and review specifications, including design criteria • Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting • Perform and check electrical calculations such as short circuit, relay coordination, voltage drop, cable derating and cable pulling tension and design using both computer-aided (ETAP/SKM) and manual design techniques • Prepare electrical equipment specifications, data sheets and technical bid evaluations for equipment such as power transformers, medium and low voltage switchgear, medium voltage starters, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, large synchronous and induction motors, electrowinning rectifiers and power factor correction capacitors • Provide assistance to the Lead Engineer in the areas of schedule, estimate, material forecasting, progress reporting, meetings, and procurement activities • Perform self-check of completed work and provide guidance to less experienced engineers • Work with project/client/field, procurement, permit, and subcontract activities • Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of difficult engineering complexity • Serve as Supervising Lead providing guidance/supervision to other leads and function as mentor to less experienced engineers including performance appraisal input and counseling • Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines • Other duties as assigned Basic Job Requirements • Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in Electrical Engineering and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience • 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 • Professional registration and membership in technical society (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 skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs Other Job Requirements • Experience with electrical calculations such as short circuit, relay coordination, voltage drop, cable derating and cable pulling tension • Solid working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) • Experience with computer-aided (ETAP/SKM) and manual design techniques • Experience reviewing electrical equipment specifications, data sheets and technical bid evaluations for equipment such as power transformers, medium and low voltage switchgear, medium voltage starters, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, large synchronous and induction motors, electrowinning rectifiers and power factor correction capacitors • Ability to assist in the areas of schedule, estimate, material forecasting, progress reporting, meetings, and procurement activities • Work with project/client/field, procurement, permit, and subcontract activities • Ability to lead, coach and mentor junior engineers Preferred Qualifications • FEL 1 through 3 experience in an EPC/EPCM environment • Experience with international office collaboration • Professional Engineering License We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law. Benefits Statement: 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. Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role. Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening. To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Salary Range: $139,000.00 - $258,000.00

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Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts
Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
Perform and check electrical calculations such as short circuit, relay coordination, voltage drop, cable derating and cable pulling tension and design using both computer-aided (ETAP/SKM) and manual design techniques
Provide assistance to the Lead Engineer in the areas of schedule, estimate, material forecasting, progress reporting, meetings, and procurement activities
Perform self-check of completed work and provide guidance to less experienced engineers
Work with project/client/field, procurement, permit, and subcontract activities
Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of difficult engineering complexity
Serve as Supervising Lead providing guidance/supervision to other leads and function as mentor to less experienced engineers including performance appraisal input and counseling
Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in Electrical Engineering and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience
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
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials

Nice-to-haves

Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
FEL 1 through 3 experience in an EPC/EPCM environment
Experience with international office collaboration
Professional Engineering License
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

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Platform: eightfold
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401(K)

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