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Senior Electrical Designer, Knoxville
Senior Electrical Designer, Knoxville-March 2024
Knoxville
Mar 30, 2026
About Senior Electrical Designer, Knoxville

  Requisition ID: 273794

  Relocation Authorized: National - Family

  Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

  Work Location: Knoxville, TN

  Company OverviewSince 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 values ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

  Position SummaryAs Senior Electrical Designer you will be responsible for raceway design, equipment location and layout, C&R schedule inputting and updating using Setroute, conduit, and raceway design. Responsible to produce lower and higher tier drawings and documentation in accordance with established conceptual design and scope, modelling, including cable pull calculations, design of lighting using AGi32, grounding layout, grounding designs/calculations and lightning protection systems. Develops specifications for equipment and material where deviation from standard documentation is required.

  This role will be based in Knoxville, TN, with periodic business travel required.

  ResponsibilitiesElectrical Physical Design (and circuit and raceway).

  Responsible for raceway design, equipment location and layout, C&R schedule inputting and updating, conduit and aboveground raceway design.

  Works under the direction of Engineering Group Supervisor.

  Responsible to produce drawings and documentation in accordance with established design and scope including design of lighting, communications, grounding layout, grounding designs/calculations, and lightning protection systems.

  Must be a self-starter and capable of independent creative design, with direction, using Bechtel and industry proven concepts, and procedures.

  Must have proven 2D and 3D CADD skills.

  Must have experience with an electronic Cable Management System, such as the SETROUTE program, and be able to input and complete corrections to the database.

  Responsibilities also include ensuring that the electrical systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations and standards.

  May interface with Construction and Subcontractors.

  Must be able to effectively communicate, and work well with others and within a team.

  Must be able to work well with other disciplines.

  Must know how to use computer programs such as the Microsoft Windows suite of programs.

  Ability to cope with conflicting deadline, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.

  Qualifications and SkillsBasic Qualifications

  Level 1: AA/AS degree with 8 years of related design experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 12 years of related design experience.

  Level 2: AA/AS degree with 11 years of related electrical design experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 15 years of related design experience.

  US citizenhip required.

  Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

  Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.

  Minimum QualificationsHands-on Microsoft Office programs and other computer programs.

  Extensive knowledge & application of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE Standards.

  Extensive knowledge of raceway and electrical equipment layouts.

  Extensive working knowledge industry-wide design tools, such as CAD 2D/3D, cable designing, and routing software.

  Must have proven 2D CADD and 3D skills.

  Must have experience with an electronic Cable Management System and be able to input and complete corrections to the database.

  Must be able to effectively communicate, and work well with others and within a team. Must be able to collaborate well with other disciplines.

  Ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.

  Excellent oral & written communications skills.

  Preferred QualificationsExperience using a 3D electrical model design platform.

  Hands-on experience with SETROUTE program, and be able to input and complete corrections in the database.

  Familiar with all Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs) and their application to projects.

  Knowledge of design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPS).

  Previous lead experience.

  Previous Bechtel and/or DOD or DOE project experience.

  #LI-SNH

  Shaping tomorrow together

  Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.

  www.bechtel.com

  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.

  Bechtel employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or show proof of a negative test result prior to accessing Bechtel sites/facilities to the extent required by applicable law or by customer requirements.

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