Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer IIIJob DescriptionThis role leads the design of electrical power distribution, signal networks, and auxiliary equipment for gas turbine projects, with a primary focus on low-voltage systems (600V and below). You will develop and coordinate comprehensive electrical designs, ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, and support projects from concept through commissioning while collaborating closely with internal teams, vendors, and field personnel.
Responsibilities- Lead the design of electrical power distribution and signal networks for gas turbine projects, focusing on low-voltage systems up to 600VAC and 220VDC.
- Design and specify auxiliary electrical equipment, including motor control centers (MCCs), low-voltage transformers, DC systems, and batteries.
- Develop single-line diagrams, panelboard schedules, electrical load lists, motor lists, wiring diagrams, control schematics, cable schedules, and termination schedules.
- Create power system plans, lighting plans, electrical room layouts, elevation drawings, conduit and cable tray arrangements, and hazardous area classifications.
- Perform detailed engineering calculations, including sizing of breakers, overload devices, relays, cables, conduits, equipment spacing, and illumination levels, and maintain bills of materials.
- Develop and review electrical, control, and instrumentation wiring diagrams and cable lists using SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL) and SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI).
- Prepare purchase specifications for electrical equipment and participate in vendor selection for electrical packages.
- Generate complete electrical drawing packages that document logic, point-to-point wiring, and system interactions for use by engineers, designers, and drafters.
- Interpret and apply electrical codes and standards from the authority having jurisdiction, including NEC/NFPA 70 and other applicable codes such as CEC, IEC, ISA, and AGA.
- Meet regularly with vendors to review technical details and schedules, ensuring all requirements are met.
- Interpret and integrate design requirements from the parent organization into project deliverables.
- Respond to technical inquiries from customers, vendors, and field personnel and provide clear, timely guidance.
- Use SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL), SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), and SmartPlant 3D (S3D), or similar database-driven tools, to design electrical power and control systems.
- Apply current knowledge of electrical and instrumentation design for industrial facilities to ensure robust and compliant solutions.
- Leverage experience with generators rated 150 MVA and above for gas or steam turbines; contribute power plant design expertise where applicable.
- Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures and promptly report unsafe activities.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- Contribute to a positive team environment by collaborating effectively and supporting colleagues.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Manage multiple assignments, including rework, and complete tasks in a timely manner to meet schedule deadlines.
- Follow established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines in all aspects of work.
- Ensure product quality by following standard work and process instructions and identifying potential risks to product quality.
- Develop project schedules, coordinate interdisciplinary inputs, and manage electrical design activities for projects of varying sizes with minimal supervision.
- Simplify product designs to improve manufacturability and reduce cost without compromising quality or functionality.
- Support Sales, Marketing, and Development Engineering with projects that enhance existing product lines and help develop new offerings.
- Meet schedule requirements for all project engineering deliverables and proactively address potential delays.
- Provide technical support during manufacturing and commissioning of equipment, including troubleshooting and design clarifications.
- Lead and mentor junior engineers and interns, providing guidance, feedback, and support for their professional development.
- Travel up to approximately 10% of the time to support project, vendor, or site needs.
Essential Skills- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 7 years of technical and/or practical experience in industrial facility power distribution design up to 600VAC and 220VDC with signal propagation; 5 or more years is desired.
- Strong electrical design experience in industrial plant environments.