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Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can ... Ensures Electrical systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and ...

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Bechtel is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman ... The candidate will work with electrical engineers, junior designers, and other technical ...

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the ... Leads or administers work of electrical designers and drafters for a business line technology to ...

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Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power ... The candidate will work with electrical engineers, junior designers, and other technical ...

Bechtel is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman ... The candidate will work with Electrical engineers, junior designers, and other technical ...

Bechtel is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman ... The candidate will work with Electrical engineers, junior designers, and other technical ...

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can ... This position is for an Electrical Engineer who will prepare designs for electrical systems for ...

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Infographic showing various Electrical Designer job openings at Bechtel in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, and 27% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.
Senior Electrical Designer

Senior Electrical Designer

Bechtel

On-site

Part-time

Posted yesterday


Bechtel rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 63 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

144th of 356 rated engineering


Job description

Requisition ID: 293452 

  •  Relocation Authorized: None 
  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
  • Work Location: Brisbane, QLD
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 Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium and Rare Earths markets.

Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, the M&M global business unit also has offices in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will plan, develop, and review electrical engineering design work, produce drawings and documentation, and prepare design estimates for a project. You will coordinate with clients, facilitate technical discussions, and review key electrical drawings, calculations, and bid summaries. You will solve complex technical issues and ensure electrical designs comply with all regulations and standards.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Plans, develops, coordinates and reviews design work within a small-size Electrical design work group on projects of medium size or assignments in support of global business unit
  • Produces drawings and documentation in accordance with established design and scope including single line diagrams, schematics, block diagrams, general arrangements, layouts (equipment, earthing, cable routing, lighting) and installation details.
  • Ensures Electrical systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards.  
  • Coordinates and interfaces as directed with the day-to-day technical work of Electrical engineers, scientists, specialists, designers and drafters
  • Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to upper management
  • Facilitates technical discussions with third parties (client, suppliers, regulators)
  • Prepares or oversees the preparation of Electrical design estimates and work plan in accordance with project scope, schedule and budget, and manages implementation and performance accordingly
  • Develops Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), Bechtel design guides, appropriate Bechtel Standard Computer Applications (BSAPs) and administrative practices
  • Coordinates with client representatives as delegated to obtain approval on phases of work
  • Reviews key Electrical engineering drawings and calculations and bid summaries
  • Mentors Electrical designers and drafters by providing appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria, guides & procedures and codes relevant to the electrical discipline.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidiscipline team for EPC/EPCM projects.
  • Proficient in electrical discipline with the ability to resolve a wide range of issues.
  • Experience in the instrumentation discipline will be highly regarded.
  • Extensive Microstation and/or AutoCAD as well as 3D modelling skills are essential.
  • Supplemental experience in SmartPlant 3D, Tekla, 3D Lighting design, SmartPlant Electrical and SmartPlant Instrumentation will be highly regarded.
  • Advanced knowledge of electrical and instrumentation design and drafting techniques, engineering drawings, reading of drawings, and reproduction methods used by the discipline.
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.

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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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