Electrical Engineer (Construction) - AES Corporation

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Position Summary:

This position performs electrical system design, construction and commissioning activities in support of electric generating power plant capital improvement, modification, retrofit, or new construction projects. As part of a project team, will have engineering responsibilities for equipment design, specification, and installation to meet project requirements. Involved in project activities from initial planning and budget estimating, through project design, installation, commissioning, and project close-out. Coordinates, provides design inputs, and performs design review and detailed checks when design is performed by outside party. Primary Duties: Performs engineering review for compliance with project requirements, codes, standards, and engineering practice. To monitor project progress, adherence to contract specifications and quality standards Conducts site surveys to gather field data, verify condition, and requirements. Develop plant level electrical design documentation such as high level and detail plant HV, MV single lines & three-line w/protection, instrumentation & metering details, interlocking scheme as well as LV & DC distribution system for modifications and retrofits in power plant.. Marks up existing drawings and/or has new drawings created for detailing project work. Design interconnect cabling and layout cable trays including BOM development. Specifies material, equipment, installation/construction, quality assurance and inspection for the project work. Identifies and specifies items for demolition or abandonment of cabling and other electrical components, and method or condition of abandonment. Coordinates with project manager, project team, plant members, and other business units and stakeholders to execute the project work. Communicates and coordinates with suppliers, vendors, and installation contractors. Coordinates factory acceptance tests. Reviews and approves final/as built drawings and records and assures accurate and complete drawings/records/documents are archived for asset configuration control. Reviews, comments on, and approves vendor or third party supplied design, material, equipment, and drawings. Provide technical support during Installation, commissioning and start-up / testing activities. Review of commissioning documentation, scopes of work, technical requirements, specifications, safety procedures, and switching schedules. Management of acceptance test plans to ensure that all systems are adequately tested and commissioned. Particular attention is to be paid to all aspects of electrical safety. Ensure commissioning activities are undertaken in compliance with relevant standards, the contract specifications, and scopes of work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering/Electric Power, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in electric power plants and the electric power utilities industry. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel a must. Knowledgeable in Mathcad, Engineering Drawing Systems and Microsoft Project. Experience in design review, erection supervision, inspection, testing and commissioning of the following related to power plants, (i) MV/LV switchgear, (ii) Control & Protection, (iii) MV/LV Cables, (iv) Motors/drives, (v) Earthing system, etc. Experience commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical systems. Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, control diagrams and apply NFPA 70E standards. Experience troubleshooting low, med, and high voltage equipment including switchgear, motors, motor starter, VFD, soft starters, breakers, and electrical controls. Experience with troubleshooting DC power distribution systems and controls. Trained and familiar with NFPA 70E standards. AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization. Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. Are you ready to join us? www.aes.com/careers