Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer, Natrium

Requisition

Relocation Authorized:
National – Family
Telework Type:
Hybrid

Work Location:

Knoxville, TN

Bechtel’s teams are building inspiring projects that span infrastructure, nuclear, security & environmental, energy, mining & metals, and manufacturing & technology markets. Our work advances global economies, improves infrastructure resilience, expands energy access, and promotes a safer, cleaner world.

Bechtel is the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction partner for Terra Power’s Natrium team. Selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, Natrium will deploy a 345 MWe sodium fast reactor (SFR) with an innovative molten salt energy storage system that integrates solar and wind power. The combined reactor and storage can produce over 500 MWe of power.

Plan, develop, and review electrical engineering design work; produce drawings and documentation; prepare design estimates; coordinate with clients; facilitate technical discussions; review key electrical drawings, calculations, and bid summaries; solve complex technical issues; ensure designs comply with all regulations and standards.

Hybrid part‑time telework; requires at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project.

• Electrical Physical Design: raceway design, equipment location and layout, C&R schedule inputting and update, conduit, above ground raceway design.
• Model equipment and commodities used in the electrical design.
• Produce drawings and documentation for lighting, communications, grounding layout, grounding designs/calculations, and lightning protection systems.
• Ensure electrical system designs comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and standards (e.g., National Electrical Code).
• Interface with construction and subcontractors as needed.
• Apply independent creative design using Bechtel and industry‑proven concepts and procedures.
• Extract applicable 3D model data onto 2D sheets, annotate, and prepare drawings for construction use.
• Perform calculations using AGI 32 for lighting layouts and ETAP for ground grid layouts.
• Develop material specifications using Specs Intact.

• AA/AS or Certificate in Engineering/CAD with 3‑4 years of experience, or 5‑6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

• U.S. Citizen.
• Pass pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Extensive knowledge of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE Standards.
• Experience in nuclear power plant design.
• Proven 2D CAD and 3D modeling skills.
• Experience with an electronic Cable Management System such as SETROUTE and ability to input and correct database entries.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Collaboration across disciplines.
• Ability to manage conflicting deadlines and frequent interruptions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Hands‑on use or coursework in a 3D electrical model design platform and 2D design.
• Experience on Bechtel, DOD, or DOE projects.

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