Electrical Design Engineer (Sr. / Prinicipal)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking several Electrical Design Engineers (Sr. / Principal) to join our team supporting Fluor on their Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) project! These position is full-time and will be based out of Greenville, SC.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of a specific project area and act as a representative of the engineering discipline ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases.

• Provide guidance / supervision to other engineers and designers.

• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements.

• Develop and review specifications and design criteria.

• Perform and check engineering analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity.

• Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients.

• Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures.

• Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines.

• Develop and review estimates, schedules, and progress reports including effort hour estimating and staff forecasting.

• Establish, control, and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts.

• Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations, and review of vendor submittals.

• Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical (Power) Engineering and minimum 10 to 15+ years of work-related experience. 10 years for senior level and 15+ years of experience for principal level.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Interpret and apply national, state, and local codes and standards, and customer design requirements for the preparation of electrical design / construction documents, specifications, and system descriptions related to assigned tasks through project startup.

• Prepare and modify electrical design drawings (e.g., single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagram layouts, raceway, lighting, and grounding).

• Perform complex system studies (e.g., short circuit, load flow, stability, motor starting, 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 de-rating, and cable pulling tension.

• Prepare motor schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards.

• Significant experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects.

• Proficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment.

  Desired Skills

• Professional Engineering License, preferred.

• Experience with design of systems, structures, and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1.

• Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials.

• Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects.

• Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out.

• Practical field experience.

• EPC project experience for the following industries:

  • U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency

  • Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program

  • Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology

  Advanced knowledge of:

  • Electrical codes and standards

  • Electrical power systems

  • Electrical power systems software (e.g., SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL), Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP)

About the Site

Fluor Corporation (Fluor) partners with government clients like the Department of Energy and Department of Defense to design, build, and maintain many of the world's most complex and challenging capital projects, including providing technical, nuclear, and project services along the way. They possess niche knowledge and skills in the government, infrastructure, oil, power, and industrial sectors (http://fluor.com).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.