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Electrical Engineering Lead

Job in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22090, USA
Listing for: Bechtel Global Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-30
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Requisition

  • Relocation Authorized:
    None
  • Telework Type:
    Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location:

    Various Work Locations USA
Project Overview

We are building high performing teams to deliver complex EPC heavy civil project and looking for motivated, hands‑on, collaborative innovators, doers, and problem solvers. The projects are hydro power generation with scopes including roadway development, significant structures including dams, spillways, tunnel waterways, inlet/outlet structures, hydromechanical equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, and site facilities and buildings. This is your opportunity to be part of history‑making projects.

Job Summary

The Senior Electrical  Engineer is responsible forthe engineering, coordination, and technical oversight of powerhouse and balance of plant electrical systems for the Salt River Project Pumped Storage Project (SRPSP).

The role supports EPC execution through design development, interface management, constructability, and construction/commissioning support for alarge, pumpedstorage facility comprising underground powerhouse, shafts, tunnels, intake/outlet works, and surface facilities, in accordance with SRP requirements, applicable codes, and Bechtel engineering procedures.

A key part of this role is collaboration withJV partner,Designconsultantandthe Customer. The Senior Electrical Engineer shall work with theteamtoestablishregular meetings withdesignconsultantand other external stakeholders asrequiredandreportingcycles for managing, coordinating, and assuring the design.#LI-RM1

Major Responsibilities
  • Perform and review conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design for SRPSP BOP electrical systems, including:
  • Medium and Low Voltage distribution within the underground powerhouse and plant facilities
  • Unit auxiliary systems, station service power, black start and emergency power provisions
  • Grounding, bonding, and lightning protection for underground and surface facilities
  • Powerhouse, access tunnel, and cavern lighting (normal, emergency, maintenance)
  • Cable tray, conduit, shaft, and tunnel routing systems, including segregation and installation constraints
  • Electrical systems supporting cranes, hoists, gates, valves, drainage, dewatering, ventilation, HVAC, and other BOP equipment
  • This role will include working with the Design Subcontractor and discharging responsibilities as set out in the Management of Third-Party Engineering, 10G-M41-00013 as part of the BTJV Engineering team.
  • Develop and check electrical design criteria, load lists, calculations, single line diagrams, layouts, specifications, and data sheets consistent with SRPSP operational, reliability, and safety requirements.
  • Coordinate electrical designs with:
    Civil / Geotechnical (underground caverns, shafts, tunnels, powerhouse layout), Mechanical (turbine generator auxiliaries, pump motor auxiliaries, gates, HVAC), Control Systems / I&C (auxiliaries control, power/controls segregation, UPS interfaces) and Plant Design and Constructability.
  • Interface with OEMs (turbine generator supplier, auxiliary equipment vendors) for electrical integration into SRPSP powerhouse systems.
  • Support and management of electrical interfaces between:
    Powerhouse and switchyard / transmission tie in, Underground works and surface facilities and Permanent and temporary construction power.
  • Provide Construction & Commissioning Support during execution including response to RFIs, Field change evaluations etc.
  • Support construction sequencing, installation constraints, and temporary power planning for underground works.
  • Participate in testing, energization, and commissioning support, including review of test procedures, energization and turnover sequencing for station service and auxiliaries.
  • Support to SRP operations readiness and commissioning teams.
  • Review and approve electrical deliverables to ensure compliance with SRP technical requirements, project specifications and design criteria, applicable IEC / IEEE / NEC / IS / EN codes.
  • Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, safety in design workshops, and HAZID/HAZOP reviews, with focus on underground powerhouse risks.
  • Coordinate and manage the review of Electrical deliverables produced by design consultant, including schedules, reports, critical issues, risks and providing feedback to Engineering Manager.
  • Chair discipline specific meetings, recording actions.
  • Represent the client in technical meetings and Value Engineering analysis.

Provide guidance and ensure quality of design by independent engineering firms carrying out detailed design, including compliance with customer requirements, local design guidelines and codes, international codes and standards.

Education and Experience Requirements
  • University/College graduate with BS(or Master'sdegree) in Electrical Engineeringor equivalentfromarecognized Institutewith an overallexperience of 15years.
  • Minimum 10yearsof progressive experience in electrical engineering for hydropower, pumped storage, or large power/infrastructure…
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