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Electrical and Control Systems Lead Engineer

Fluor

Fountain Valley, CAHybridContract$50/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$50/hr
Location
Fountain Valley, CAHybrid
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California Electrical Professional Engineer LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

Fluor is hiring an Electrical and Control Systems Lead Engineer. Fluor seeks an experienced Electrical and Control Systems Lead Engineer to lead engineering services for energy infrastructure projects across the Western and Southwestern United States, offering a flexible 9/80 schedule with hybrid work supporting their Southern California office.

Key focus areas include Act as engineering lead on medium and low voltage power, grounding, lighting, instrumentation and control projects, Support business development and proposal preparation for client‑focused activities, and Develop and mentor junior engineering and design staff.

Successful candidates bring B.S. Degree In Electrical Engineering, California Electrical Professional Engineer License, and 15 Years Work Experience. Important skills include Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Effective Communication, NEC, API 500, and Electrical Construction Experience. Preferred (not required): Business Development, Proposal Preparation, Mentoring Junior Staff, and Data Sheet Preparation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical EngineeringProject ManagementEffective CommunicationNECAPI 500Electrical Construction ExperienceExcelMicrosoft WordBusiness DevelopmentProposal PreparationMentoring Junior StaffData Sheet PreparationSpecification PreparationElectrical CalculationsShort Circuit CalculationLoad Flow CalculationMotor Starting CalculationRelay CoordinationArc Flash StudyETAPSKMQAQuality ControlStartupPerformance TestingTroubleshootingPlanningCost ControlSchedulingTIC Estimates DevelopmentRFQ PreparationVendor Quotation EvaluationTechnical Bid AnalysisVendor Document ReviewAutoCADBlueBeamInstrumentationProgrammable Logic ControllersDistributed Control SystemsMedium Voltage Power SystemsLow Voltage Power SystemsGroundingLightingControl SystemsPower Distribution CenterSwitchgearTransformerMotor Control CenterVariable Frequency DriveStarterControl PanelShort Circuit CalculationsLoad Flow AnalysisMotor Starting CalculationsPLCDCSCommunication

Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Electrical EngineeringCalifornia Electrical Professional Engineer License15+ Years Experience, Including 10+ Years Utility/Energy and 5+ Years SupervisoryField Start-Up and Troubleshooting ExperienceConsulting or EPC ExperienceElectric Utility ExperienceAuthorization to Work in USA Without Sponsorship

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Electrical and Control Systems Lead Engineer

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United States, Fountain Valley, California

  1. Job skills Electrical, Engineering and Project Management

  2. Type Contract

Job id 168439

Salary $ 50 Hour

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Electrical and Control Systems Lead Engineer

We are currently seeking experienced engineering professionals in the field of Electrical Engineering to lead engineering services for a variety of energy infrastructure projects serving the Western and Southwestern United States.

Our client primarily serves the energy industry via overall system planning as well as detailed design to improve existing facilities. They offer challenging work in a productive environment with opportunities to lead your own projects and act as a part of highly functioning multi-discipline teams.

The position has a flexible 9/80 work schedule with a hybrid work location, supporting their Southern California office located in Orange County.

Responsibilities include the following :

  • Act as an engineering lead on projects involving medium and low voltage power systems, grounding, lighting, instrumentation and control systems.

  • Support client-focused activities such as business development and proposal preparation.

  • Develop and mentor junior engineering and design staff.

  • Prepare data sheets and specifications for electrical equipment for power distribution center (PDC), switchgear, transformer, motor control center (MCC), variable frequency drive (VFD), starter, control panel, etc.

  • Perform electrical calculations such as short circuit, load flow, motor starting, relay coordination, arc flash study using ETAP or SKM software.

  • Provide Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control for other engineers’ work product.

  • Participate in startup, performance testing and troubleshooting.

  • Participate in planning, cost control and scheduling for assigned projects.

  • Develop and review TIC estimates.

  • Maintain effective communication and relationships with project team members and clients, with a commitment to building enduring relationships leading to customer satisfaction and loyalty.

  • Prepare & issue RFQ’s, evaluate vendor’s quotations, clarifications, Technical Bid Analysis etc.

  • Review of vendor’s documents, drawings, datasheets, specifications and calculations.

Job Requirements

  • B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.

  • California Electrical Professional Engineer license is required.

  • Minimum work experience of 15 years with at least 10 years in the utility or energy industries and 5 years of supervisory/management experience.

  • Experience with field start-up and troubleshooting is required.

  • Knowledge in electrical engineering and design, NEC and API 500 with working electrical construction experience is required.

  • Experience in consulting (or EPC with Design & Engineering capability) is strongly preferred.

Some electric utility experience is preferred.

  • Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with clients and team members in both verbal and written form.

  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and BlueBeam is preferred.

  • Familiarity with ETAP and/or SKM is preferred.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word is required.

  • Working knowledge with instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLC) and distributed control systems (DCS)

***Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening .

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship***

Employment Type: 6 month contract-to-hire

Location of Position: Fountain Valley, CA

Location Type: Office, Hybrid schedule

TRS Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are based on job related criteria and not on the basis of any unlawful criteria. We ensure equal access to employment opportunities, services, and programs.

Must have legal right to work in the United States. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily here (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=\_kyGdW3ynEG2ncY4aVtVM-Ae8m-ZY39DmkVklULkcVtUNFFBR1g2Sk1EUExNWFpKVTZHRlNTRldaRC4u)

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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