Electrical Engineer (36194)

Electrical Engineer (36194)
Requisition ID 36194 - Posted 04/04/2012 - Engineering - Houston, TX - Oil, Gas & Chemicals 

Requisition ID: 36194
• Organization: OG&C
• Location: Houston, TX
Role Overview

1. Directly performs or administers work of designers and drafters of a design group for a business line technology. This work includes the preparation of layouts, study drawings, detailed 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) design models and construction drawings.

2. Prepares or assists with the preparation of assigned material requisitions and bid evaluations.

3. Monitors and checks work for compliance with approved design standards to provide quality design, reliable/safe plant operation and construction economy.

4. Prepares design and drafting procedures to standardize design effort.

5. Coordinates or makes jobsite visits, as required, to resolve problems and interpret drawings and documents.

6. Reviews or defines engineering scope changes, as required, for project management.

7. Endorses or prepares reports of work progress, as required, for project and discipline use.

8. Maintains up-to-date skills in Bechtel Standard Computer Applications (BSAPs) relevant to design work and ensures that maximum use is made thereof.

9. Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation and satisfaction.

Basic Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, and engineering and design calculations.

Understands the application of Engineering Department Procedures, relevant Bechtel design guides. Broad knowledge of the application of engineering to plant constructability as applied to construction methods and materials.

Knowledge of current computer applications for engineering and design including appropriate knowledge of CAD (both 2-D and 3-D), CAE and relevant Bechtel Standard Computer Applications to perform the work.

Understanding of engineering planning and control methods including computerized methods.

Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices and the economics involved.

Understanding of industry or regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline.

Skill in oral and written communication.

The above is normally acquired through:


• A recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university, OR
• A professional license in an appropriate engineering discipline from a recognized licensing board, OR
• Sufficient number of specialized courses in relevant general engineering or appropriate engineering disciplines to meet job requirements, AND
• Practical work experience in design engineering or relevant equivalent experience in allied types of engineering sufficient to demonstrate competence as a trained engineer.



Additional Information

Broad working knowledge of precedents in the specialty area, the principles and practices of related technical areas and of coordinating work with other technical disciplines.

Plans and coordinates independent work requiring judgment and experience in the application and substantial adaptation of engineering techniques. Devises new approaches to technical problems.

Knowledgeable of and performs standard discipline engineering activities on projects of relatively small size and complexity within the business line with minimal technical oversight.

Coordinates technical issues with other departments on projects including constructability requirements and reviews.

Provides technical direction for specific tasks and assigns work to subordinate senior engineers, engineers, designers, drafters or project sub-groups.

Broad knowledge of precedents in the industry.



Basic Qualifications

PDS Required

Knowledge of the application of engineering and construction materials related to the discipline’s design responsibilities.

Knowledge of Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), industry and regulatory standards, design criteria and codes relevant to the discipline.

Knowledge of discipline Design Guides, mathematical formulae and design calculations used in the discipline.

Knowledge of technical responsibilities of other groups associated with the total design effort.

Knowledge of procedures used for the procurement and quantity control of bulk materials applicable to the discipline.

Knowledge of BSAPs applicable to the specific discipline work.

The above is normally acquired through:

• Specialized courses in drafting, design and engineering practices, and CAD, OR

• A recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, AND

• Extensive experience in design and drafting.

Supports development of work plans and schedules for the assigned work including estimate of material quantities, design deliverables and staffing needs to meet the project milestones.

Participates in the operations of a medium size design group in a particular discipline.

Requires a broad knowledge of design and drafting techniques, engineering drawings, drawing checking, graphic arts, 2-D and 3-D CAD, reading of drawings and reproduction methods used by the discipline.


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