Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This position has oversight of a specific area, and acts as a representative to the department ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This is the Lead position on assigned projects or performs engineering assignments of any complexity.  

• 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 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 One Fluor 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

Preferred Qualifications