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Bechtel Corporation HLW, Electrical Field Engineer in Richland, Washington
Requisition ID: 282428
Relocation Authorized: National - Family
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: Richland, WA
Salary Range: $77,980 - $118,920 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
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Project Overview:
Bechtel is designing, constructing, and commissioning the world’s largest radioactive waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy at the Hanford Site in southeastern Washington State. The Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant will use vitrification technology to process and solidify 56 million gallons (210 million liters) of radioactive and chemical waste stored at the Hanford site, which is a byproduct of plutonium production during World War II and the Cold War era. The project is the largest undertaking of its kind and one of DOE’s most technically challenging cleanup projects. Its construction spans 65 acres (26 hectares) with four major nuclear facilities Pretreatment, Low- Activity Waste Vitrification, High-Level Waste Vitrification and Analytical Laboratory as well as operations and maintenance buildings, utilities, other support facilities. This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and primarily works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30am to 5:00pm. Position may require additional work on weekends or evenings.
Job Summary:
The HLW Electrical Field Engineer is responsible for activities relating to construction engineering within the electrical discipline. Duties include interpreting electrical design drawings and specifications, cable installations and terminations, field verification of materials, and technical direction to field electrical personnel as required. This position will be responsible for a variety of construction tasks utilizing nuclear and industrial codes and standards related to raceway/cable tray, cable, electrical equipment installations. This position is not considered the design authority for the project, but only to enforce electrical construction per design. This position requires good planning and organizational skills, ability to perform detailed inspections and the ability to produce accurate, clear, and concise documentation. #LI-CL1
Major Responsibilities:
Coordinate with engineering on constructability and design issues relating to the electrical discipline such as installation and testing of electrical systems, lighting systems, high voltage equipment, grounding, lightning protection, and fire detection systems.
Establish an electrical design/field engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Engineer of Record, including agreement on electrical engineering deliverables and overall construction application configuration management.
Coordinate with the procurement organization for field procured materials, material substitution, services, and equipment including panels, motors, and switchgear.
Review material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct electrical materials.
Coordinate and monitor the interfaces for electrical data exchange to support the construction automation plan and the project controls program requirements at the jobsite.
Support the electrical construction quality program.
Work with resident engineering, start-up engineering, and operating personnel to coordinate electrical construction activities.
Coordinate subcontract activities to ensure electrical materials, equipment, and quality comply with design plans and specifications and interpret vendor design documents and installation manuals.
Implement controls over variables affecting electrical installation progress such as raceway, cable, terminations, and equipment. Also ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials and equipment and that other corporate programs are fully utilized.
Plan and prepare electrical work packages, AWP, IWPP’s, and LOTO’s.
Perform other duties as required by Bechtel management.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
Possess the right to work and remain in the US without sponsorship.
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
Be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Experience in construction and technical inspection of electrical design in areas such as installation and testing of electrical systems, lighting systems, high voltage equipment, grounding, cable trays & conduit installation and cable pulling activities.
Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H). Demonstrated commitment to a Zero Accident safety program. Demonstrated commitment to the principles for a Strong Nuclear Safety and Quality Culture.
Must be computer-literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
Must be familiar with current industry quality standards.
Working knowledge with ASME NQA-1 1994, 2008 and Addendum 2009.
Intermediate to advanced experience in field engineering activities of DOE and non-reactor nuclear facility EPC projects.
Detailed knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E Codes.
Understanding of electrical single line diagrams, electrical block diagrams, electrical wiring diagrams, electrical panel schedules, raceway/cabletray plan drawings, and electrical support drawings (engineered specific and generic “cookbook”).
Knowledge and experience in construction methods and processes, and safety compliance.
Knowledge and experience in use of MicroStation to edit electrical drawings.
Knowledge and experience in use of ETAP to perform arc-flash calculations.
Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Safety Program and familiar with current industry standards.
Experience with installation of medium voltage distribution systems.
Knowledge and experience of the ISMS guiding principles and core functions.
Working knowledge of the history and status of the WTP High Level Waste (HLW) facility.
Total Rewards/Benefits:
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