Design Engineer IV, Electrical

Employer 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
This position is contingent upon contract award

The Design Engineer IV, Electrical (Power) will perform electrical engineering and design for industrial power-distribution systems, with emphasis on medium-voltage systems and equipment. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing power-system studies, calculations, specifications, single-line diagrams, equipment requirements, protection and control requirements, and vendor documentation.

The engineer will coordinate with clients, suppliers, contractors, and other engineering disciplines and may serve as an electrical Area Lead or Lead Engineer on assigned projects. Power-generation or electrical power-plant experience is highly desirable, while transmission and substation experience is beneficial.

Apply Cost Competitive Execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering workDevelop and review electrical specifications, including design criteriaParticipate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontractingPerform and check electrical calculations, specify equipment, and solve moderately complex engineering problemsReview vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolutionAnalyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelinesOther duties as assignedBasic Job Requirements
Accredited four-year degree, or global equivalent, in electrical engineeringEight or more years of relevant electrical engineering experienceActive Professional Engineer license in a U.S. state or jurisdiction. California licensure is not required at the time of applicationAbility to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitorsJob related technical knowledge necessary to complete the jobAbility to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelinesAbility to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective mannerProfessional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materialsEffort-hour estimating and staff forecastingPractical field experienceIntermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programsOther Job Requirements
Demonstrated power-distribution engineering experience, including medium-voltage systems and equipmentExperience with electrical calculations, power-system studies, equipment specifications, and design documentsAbility to exercise independent technical judgment and coordinate within a multidisciplinary project environmentPreferred Qualifications
Electrical engineering education emphasizing power systemsPower-generation or electrical power-plant engineering experienceExperience with medium-voltage switchgear, motor controllers, transformers, motors, generators, protective relays, and grounding systemsExperience with ETAP, SKM Power*Tools, EasyPower, or comparable analysis softwareExperience with protective-device coordination, arc-flash, short-circuit, load-flow, motor-starting, and grounding studiesTransmission, substation, utility-interconnection, testing, commissioning, startup, or electrical Area Lead experienceWe 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: $108,000.00 - $201,000.00