Electrical Engineer - McDermott

Company Overview:

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Job Overview:

The Electrical Engineer applies their conceptual knowledge of electrical engineering and with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership is responsible for solving a range of straightforward electrical problems. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures as well as building knowledge of the company processes and customers. The Electrical Engineer understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations through analysis of possible solutions using technical experience judgment and precedents.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform FEED Studies and detailed design engineering analysis and calculations on more complex and demanding engineering tasks
• Apply knowledge and skills to complete varied assignments
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures
• Prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines
• Focus on completing work within budgets
• Communicate and explain information in straightforward engineering activities
• Gain familiarity with the project scope of work specifications schedule and all interdiscipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable
• Perform successfully tasks with reduced supervision
• Recognize changes to scope and notify the Discipline Lead Engineer
• Can coordinate work with the design team
• Interface with all disciplines to develop clashfree designs
• Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings
• Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
• Can prepare electrical specifications for materials and equipment with the guidance of a Senior Engineer
• Provide required bid inputs as directed
• Prepare sketches of detailed design to guide Designers
• Assist procurement personnel in procuring discipline equipment materials and services
• Procurement assistance includes preparing requisitions evaluating technical quotations and preparing queries compiling bid tabulations and recommendations preparing purchase requisitions and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer
• Review MTOs for requisitions
• Provide electrical input for mechanical Package units (requisitioning TBE SDR)
• Check drawings
• Check engineering performed by others within the Discipline
• Review and check vendor and subcontractor submittals checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
• Perform design verification through singlediscipline checks and assist with interdiscipline checks (IDC)
• Keep the Lead Engineer apprised of all activities progress and concerns
• Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
• Capture Knowledge Objects and enter MDRs Know system
• Develop an awareness of costs related to own work and of the discipline
• Initiate and review material lists P&ID etc. for Electrical equipment systems and services to detailing scope
• Prepare updated specifications and data sheets for Electrical equipment and bulk materials
• Perform Electrical system studies and calculations
• Must be able under supervision to determine the detailed aspects of an electrical distribution system
• Prepare oneline diagrams and schematics diagrams
• Prepare electrical equipment building layout drawings
• Prepare lighting calculations and illumination study for the lighting system
• Prepare load lists or update load lists issued by the Customer
• Participate in FAT & inspection and preparation & resolution of punch lists on arrival of skid or material
• Prepare a spare part list
• Review the Precommissioning and commissioning index and provide technical assistance onsite during precommissioning and startup as required
• Review and provide input to secondary cable routing (branch cable trays channel trays single tubing etc.) where detailing is not done
• Advise fabrication yard of installation locations for small E&I equipment that are not sufficiently detailed in the AFC drawings
• Prepare cable drum schedules
• Prepare area classification documents with the guidance of a Senior Engineer
• Identify special tools equipment and requirements for commissioning
• Coordinate with vendors for installation precommissioning and commissioning
• Prepare key project deliverables including (but not limited to) the following:
  • Specifications and Datasheets
  • Electrical Load List
  • Oneline diagrams
  • Motor control schematics
  • Electrical building and equipment layouts
  • Bills of Material
  • Cable sizing calculations
  • Conceptual studies and calculations
  • Cost and planning studies
• Support Project Development and Coordination including (but not limited to) the following:
  • Maintain and promote a focus on McDermotts endproduct throughout engineering fabrication or construction
  • Report to and coordinate with the electrical engineering project lead and electrical task lead as applicable
  • Communicate with electrical and other disciplines of engineering and design
  • Coordinate and manage change with full awareness of project impact
  • Assume responsibility for cost schedule quantity and budget control
• Develop and review vendor packages including (but not limited to) the following:
  • Create requisition packages for Substations Transformers and Electrical materials
  • Create subcontract packages for Heat Tracing Cathodic Protection and Electrical Installation
  • Review supplier documents for electrical and nonelectrical packages
  • Attend Inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of electrical equipment motors and associated skids
• Provide Site Support including (but not limited to) the following:
  • Provide offsite and onsite technical support to Construction personnel
  • Coordinate with office personnel to resolve issues as needed
  • Provide technical support for Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of electrical equipment
  • Assist with precommissioning energization commissioning and startup as required by the project

Reports to: Project: Lead Engineer
Functional: Supervising Department Manager
Liaise with: All design/drafting disciplines all Engineering disciplines Fabrication group and Document Control
Supervises: Trainee Engineers

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 38 years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design
• Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (ElT) or member of a professional engineering society
• Familiarity with the content and application of standards codes and guidelines including NEC NFPA IEEE and ANSI and the latest scientific and engineering methods
• Technical knowledge of the detailed design engineering process
• Experience with Smart Plant Electrical (SPEL) ETAP and MS Office Suite including Excel and Word

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