Electrical Engineer-Principal

Overview

CB&I is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

• The Electrical Engineer is an individual contributor subject matter expert within CB&I Storage Solutions for complex electrical engineering design, analysis and development of an assigned scope of work in a CB&I project and/or specific complex deliverables such as power generation systems, substation & power distribution systems and lighting & grounding systems.
• The work includes conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, voltage drop calculations, specification development and electrical one-line diagrams.
• The PPL Electrical Engineer works independently with minimal supervision and may be responsible to train or supervise the work of a less experienced electrical engineer.
• The role reports to the Electrical Engineer Manager.
• Accurately produce deliverables per company standards and project electrical specifications.
• Adhere to regulations and bylaws of local professional engineering jurisdictions and code of ethics in protection of the public and the environment.
• Ensure electrical engineering design, analysis and development of an assigned scope of work in a CB&I project and/or specific complex deliverables such as power generation systems, substation & power distribution systems and lighting & grounding systems are safe for field and use, with constructability in mind.
• Assist with training other engineers by providing instruction on new technologies and/or a specialization.
• Support the development of new technologies and methods.
• Provide expertise and guidance to the department.
• Be regarded as a leading electrical engineer and technical expert.
• Maintain and promote a focus on CB&I's end product whether engineering, fabrication or construction.
• Ensure effective communications among other engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate with other roles and functions on the project team.
• Ensure effective change management.
• Assume responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity and budget control.

• Accredited BSEE engineering degree.
• Prefer Professional Engineering certificate of registration.
• Has 15+ years of detail electrical engineering experience.
• Is familiar with codes and standards of NEC, IEEE, NFPA and ANSI.
• Is current on new scientific engineering methods and possesses a broad technical knowledge of the detail design engineering process.
• Is capable of appropriate use of computer applications and other specialized engineering tools.

Organizational Structure and Location

• Reports to:
  
  Electrical Engineering Manager
• Permanent work location:
  Regional Engineering Office
• May be temporarily assigned to Project Sites

• Quality - Consistent accuracy of electrical one-line diagrams, layouts, conceptual studies, and voltage drop calculations.
• Efficiency - Meeting deadlines and staying within budget and driving others to do the same.
• Teamwork - Communicating pertinent information and questions to engineering team including technical content, workflow, scheduling with advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Priorities - Understanding priorities and working to them, asking Electrical Engineer Manager for guidance.
• Continuous Improvement - Looking for improvement areas, taking initiative, receptive to new ideas.

• Business presence and polish
• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
• Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mental agility and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Exceptional communication and presentation…