Design Engineer IV, Electrical

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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 work
• Develop and review electrical specifications, including design criteria
• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
• Perform and check electrical calculations, specify equipment, and solve moderately complex engineering problems
• Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
• 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-year degree, or global equivalent, in electrical engineering
• Eight or more years of relevant electrical engineering experience
• Active Professional Engineer license in a U.S. state or jurisdiction. California licensure is not required at the time of application
• 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
• 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

• Demonstrated power-distribution engineering experience, including medium-voltage systems and equipment
• Experience with electrical calculations, power-system studies, equipment specifications, and design documents
• Ability to exercise independent technical judgment and coordinate within a multidisciplinary project environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical engineering education emphasizing power systems
• Power-generation or electrical power-plant engineering experience
• Experience with medium-voltage switchgear, motor controllers, transformers, motors, generators, protective relays, and grounding systems
• Experience with ETAP, SKM Power*Tools, EasyPower, or comparable analysis software
• Experience with protective-device coordination, arc-flash, short-circuit, load-flow, motor-starting, and grounding studies
• Transmission, substation, utility-interconnection, testing, commissioning, startup, or electrical Area Lead experience

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: $108,000.00 - $201,000.00