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Bechtel

Senior Electrical Engineer

Ogden, UT · On-site

$105.20K - $137K/yr

... protection, cathodic protection, and more. * Performs power system analysis modeling and ... Calculations will include Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor Starting, Relay Coordination, Arc Flash.

rPlus Energies

Sr. Power Systems Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

$101.10K - $138.40K/yr

Coordinate Independent Engineer scopes of work; provide technical review of EPC contracts, PPAs ... diagrams, protection coordination studies, grounding designs, relay settings, short circuit ...

Bechtel Corporation

Senior Electrical Engineer

Ogden, UT

$105.20K - $137K/yr

... protection, cathodic protection, and more. * Performs power system analysis modeling and ... Calculations will include Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor Starting, Relay Coordination, Arc Flash.

Bechtel

Senior Electrical Engineer

Ogden, UT

$105.20K - $137K/yr

... protection, cathodic protection, and more. * Performs power system analysis modeling and ... Calculations will include Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor Starting, Relay Coordination, Arc Flash.

BBA, Inc.

Electrical Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Experience with relay coordination, protection schemes and system reliability * Experience with ... Asset: advanced engineering degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) * Asset: experience in engineering ...

Wipro Limited

L6 PDE (CONTRACT)

Santa Clara, UT · On-site

$45K - $121K/yr

L6 Engineer:-(Swing Shift) Key Responsibilities Platform Hardware Engineering * Drive CM/ODM ... protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other ...

Wipro Limited

L11 PDE FA (CONTRACT)

Santa Clara, UT · On-site

$45K - $121K/yr

Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and ... protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Relay Protection Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Relay Protection Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, experience with power system protection, and typically a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Familiarity with relay coordination software (such as SEL, GE, or ABB), AutoCAD, and relevant protection standards (IEEE, NERC) is essential, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license is often preferred. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure the reliable design, installation, and maintenance of protective relay systems that safeguard electrical grids and infrastructure.

What are some common challenges faced by Contract Relay Protection Engineers when working with different utility clients?

Contract Relay Protection Engineers often encounter varying design standards, documentation practices, and communication protocols when partnering with different utility clients. Adapting quickly to each client's specific requirements and ensuring compliance with their protection schemes can be challenging. Additionally, balancing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables requires strong organizational skills. Effective collaboration with both in-house teams and client representatives is essential for successful project execution.

What are Contract Relay Protection Engineers?

Contract Relay Protection Engineers are specialized professionals who design, test, and maintain protective relay systems for electrical power networks on a contract basis. Their main role is to ensure the safety and reliability of electrical systems by preventing damage from faults such as short circuits or equipment failures. Working as contractors, they may serve utilities, industrial clients, or engineering firms for specific projects or periods of time. They are responsible for relay settings, system coordination, troubleshooting, and compliance with industry standards.

What is the difference between Contract Relay Protection Engineer vs Substation Engineer?

AspectContract Relay Protection EngineerSubstation Engineer
CertificationsRelay protection certifications, electrical engineering licensesElectrical engineering licenses, substation design certifications
Work EnvironmentField and project sites, electrical substations, power plantsSubstation facilities, project planning, and design offices
Employer & IndustryPower utilities, electrical contractors, energy companiesUtility companies, engineering firms, infrastructure developers

The Contract Relay Protection Engineer primarily focuses on designing, testing, and commissioning relay protection systems within electrical substations, ensuring system reliability. In contrast, a Substation Engineer oversees the overall design, construction, and maintenance of substations. Both roles require electrical engineering expertise and certifications, but their daily tasks and focus areas differ, with the relay protection engineer specializing in protection systems and the substation engineer managing broader substation operations.

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Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Bechtel

Ogden, UT • On-site

$105.20K - $137K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

121st of 351 rated engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: 294561
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Ogden, UT

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.
Project Overview:
Bechtel is on the Northrop Grumman Corp. team preparing to deliver the U.S. Sentinel system of inter-continental ballistic missiles and launch infrastructure. Sentinel is a vital U.S. Air Force program designed to modernize the nation's aging force of inter-continental ballistic missiles, which make up the ground element of the nuclear deterrent. As part of the Northrop Grumman Sentinel nationwide team, Bechtel will provide launch system design, construction, and integration. A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery. We invite you to join our team for this very interesting opportunity!
Job Summary:
In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for project's electrical engineering aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of electrical components and processes. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure uniquely complex requirements of project's electrical engineering aspects are met.
This position is for a Senior Electrical Engineer, located in Ogden, UT, who will prepare designs for electrical systems associated with DOD and USAF projects. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs. This role will specifically support the USAF Sentinel program Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase.
Major Responsibilities:
Level I
  • Evaluates, selects, and applies standard electrical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria for a small size project or assignment.
  • Designs, develops, modifies, and evaluates components and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of studies, designs, reports, or proposals.
  • Coordinates electrical engineering efforts other engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction, and other functional groups.
  • Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project electrical requirements.

Level II
  • Plans and conducts independent electrical work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of electrical engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on a medium size.
  • Supports preparation of estimates, staffing needs, and schedules.
  • Prepares or oversees the preparation of discipline estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget.
  • Coordinates with client representatives, as directed, to obtain their approvals.
  • Support design development of electrical systems and equipment design for the Sentinel project by preparing engineering studies, drawings, calculations, specifications, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements.
  • Develops new design drawings such as single lines, panel schedules, schematics, cable block diagrams, grounding, lightning protection, cathodic protection, and more.
  • Performs power system analysis modeling and calculations utilizing ETAP. Calculations will include Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor Starting, Relay Coordination, Arc Flash.
  • Other facility calculations include, lighting design, facility ground grid sizing and underground cable thermal de-rating analysis.
  • Performs equipment sizing calculations such as transformers, panel boards, uninterruptable power supplies, and battery sizing calculations.

Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Level I: Requires bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience.
  • Level II: Requires bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience.
  • Must be a United States Citizen.
  • Must be able to complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Relevant experience includes; but is not limited to, drawings, calculations, and specifications for electrical systems and equipment on nuclear or industrial process facilities, data centers, central utility plants, or complex building electrical systems.
  • US citizenship is required per contract requirement.
  • Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.
  • Experience with Microsoft office programs, and other common computer programs.
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively.
  • Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards.
  • Broad knowledge of the application of electrical engineering design principles.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems for part of, or all of, the responsibilities listed above.
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, systems calculations, equipment sizing and cable sizing.
  • Strong knowledge of power systems load modeling and analysis.

Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

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