Electrical Principal Design Supervisor

Job
Overview

  1. Oil, Gas and Chemical
  2. Electrical
  3. Contract
  4. California
153143
Negotiable
Principal Design Engineer- Electrical
We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Design Engineer- Electrical on a long-term basis within our client’s team of experienced EPC professionals. Based in Orange County, CA 

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Electrical - Perform complex system studies (e.g., short circuit, load flow, stability, motor starting, harmonics, relay coordination and ground grid)
• Develop complex area classifications and design documents
• Develop complex electrical design documents
• Perform electrical calculations such as short circuit, relay coordination, voltage drop, cable de-rating and cable pulling tension
• Prepare motor schematics and wiring diagrams
Translate global strategic initiatives into procedures to be implemented on projects
• Act as a leader in applying Cost Competitive Execution techniques and develop the most cost-effective total project solution for the discipline engineering work
• Develop and review project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents for all phases of projects
• Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including manpower forecasts
• Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
• Incorporate health, safety, and environmental factors in design
• Develop and update job execution plans
• Develop and build external relations with client representatives, vendors, and subcontractors and interface closely with other discipline functions promoting Client Service Excellence
• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
• Review and approve vendor lists, prepare quotation requests/bid tabulations/purchase orders and review substitutions for technical acceptability
• Assign work to teams, monitor and manage the work
Establish and lead the squad check effort for vendor equipment documentation for assigned equipment
• Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
• Prepare/review scopes of work for third party contracts
• Support proposal and estimate activities
• Identify deviations in job scope, estimate magnitude of changes, and initiate trends or change orders
• Deliver quality work, and adhere to the Operating System Requirements (OSR)
• Execute project work in accordance with approved Activity Plans
• Adhere to industry codes and standards as well as department practices and procedures
• Contribute to and promote the use of the company’s knowledge management portals and communities
• Participate in the company’s educational tool as necessary to follow the curricula as outlined in the Functional Development Frameworks
• Serve as Supervising Lead providing guidance/supervision to other leads and function as mentor to less experienced engineers including performance appraisal input and counseling
• Participate in people development through development of training material, and conducting training seminars
• Engage the company’s global community, promoting the company’s mindset
• Monitor and support work performed by company offices or other designated entities performing Distributed Execution Engineering
• Direct and oversee audits, assist in the development of department standards, procedures, practices and guidelines
• Assist with departmental administrative duties or with other company functions outside the department
• Support Key Process Owner and Department Manger on initiatives
• May promote company branding by active participation in external technical organizations and Code committees and present technical papers or presentations through the P4 process
May serve as member on an external organization or Code committee’s steering or technical board
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards
• Adhere to and support company’s Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
• Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job
• May need to travel to attend to business related matters
• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirement:
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years* of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
  • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
  • Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
  • Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
  • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Electrical
Advanced knowledge of:
  • Electrical codes and standards
  • Power systems
  • Electrical power systems software (e.g., SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL), Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP), etc.)
    • Basic understanding of Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems/procedures
***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: Contract
Location of Position: Aliso Viejo, CA/Long Beach, CA
Location Type: Facility/Office
Salary range: $75-$90/hr.

To apply for this opportunity, please contact Ora Chak; email: Ora.Chak@trsstaffing.com 

“We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.”
 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. 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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