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Fluor Corporation

Principal Electrical Engineer (Power)

Fluor Corporation, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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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 We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Electrical Engineer with a strong background in conventional power generation systems to join our engineering team. This role will focus on the design, analysis, and optimization of electrical systems for conventional power generation facilities.

Perform complex system studies(e.g., short circuit, load flow, stability, motorstarting, harmonics, relay coordination and ground grid)

Develop complex area classifications and design documents

Develop complex electrical design documents

Perform electrical calculations such as short circuit, relay coordination, voltage drop, cable derating and cable pulling tension

Prepare motor schematics and wiring diagrams

Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of difficult engineering complexity

Establish and lead the squad check effort for vendor equipment documentation for assigned equipment

Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution

Prepare/review scopes of work for third party contracts

Support proposal and estimate activities

Identify deviations in job scope, estimate magnitude of changes, and initiate trends or change orders

Deliver quality work, and adhere to the Operating System Requirements (OSR)

Execute project work in accordance with approved Activity Plans

Adhere to industry codes and standards as well as department practices and procedures

Contribute to and promote the use of Fluor’s knowledge management portals and communities

Participate in Fluor University® as necessary to follow the curricula as outlined in the Functional Development Frameworks

Serve as Supervising Lead providing guidance/supervision to other leads and function as mentor to less experienced engineers including performance appraisal input and counseling

Participate in people development through mentoring, development of training material, and conducting training seminars, and performance appraisal input and counseling

Engage Fluor’s global community, promoting a OneFluor mindset

Monitor and support work performed by Fluor offices or other designated entities performing Distributed Execution Engineering

Direct and oversee audits

Assist Functional Process Lead and Department Manager in the development of department standards, procedures, practices and guidelines

Assist with departmental administrative duties or with other company functions outside the department

Support Functional Process Lead and Department Manager on initiatives

May promote company branding by active participation in external technical organizations and Code committees and present technical papers or presentations through Fluor’s P4 process.

Basic Job Requirements Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years* of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements

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

Managing and leading a large project

Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out

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

Advanced knowledge of electrical codes and standards, Power Systems, and electrical power systems software (e.g., Hexagon Smart® Electrical, Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP), SKM, etc.)

Basic understanding of Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems/procedures

Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Class F and H GE Turbines

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: $135,000.00 - $250,000.00

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