Engineering Bid Project Manager 3 at Kforce Inc.

Orlando, FL 32817

About the Job

Kforce has a client in Orlando, FL that is seeking an Engineering Bid Project Manager. Day to Day: The Electrical Systems engineering team is responsible for the specification, selection, design review, and quality control, for simple and combined cycle power plant equipment including, but not limited to: Power Control Centers, Static Excitation Systems, Startup Frequency Converters, Protective Relaying Systems, Low Voltage Plant Power Distribution Systems. The Engineering Bid Project Manager will work in an international and inter-disciplinary team setting and will be required to design, cost and negotiate electrical equipment in a self-reliant work manner for bid preparation. Tasks include the collaboration with customers, vendors, various engineering disciplines, bid management and sales and supply chain management to develop and sell technical solutions ensuring highest customer satisfaction and successful project implementation . How You'll Make an Impact:

Contribute to the development of electrical concepts and system designs for reference power plants and their project specific adaptation serving proposal activities and new unit project implementations
Design and specification of electrical components such as static excitation systems, generator protection systems and plant internal power distribution equipment
Creation and release of technical system requirements as well as procurement specification for electrical components in scope of team
Creation and release of technical design and interface documentation for equipment in scope of team
Coordination of component interfaces with internal and external partners including the support of installation and commission teams
Creation, review and approval of engineering documentation
Review and approval of vendor quotations to ensure compliance with technical specifications
Review, comment and approve engineering vendor documentation

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or higher combined with a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in the technologies of electrical systems in combined cycle power plant applications
Experience and expertise in the design and specification of static excitation systems, startup frequency converters and generator protection systems preferred
Experience in the design and specification of low voltage switchgear systems, power transformers, batteries, battery chargers, cable and cable raceway system preferred
Experience in the commissioning and/or operation/maintenance of mentioned components preferred
Proficient in the interpretation and application of relevant international and local standards governing the design and installation of electrical components in the North America and Latin America Region (incl. IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NEC, OSHA)
Ability to focus on detailed work including performing design calculations for electrical systems and able to handle multiple tasks in parallel while meeting high quality standards and project timelines
Excellent team player and communicator; fluent in English (written and verbal) with the ability to travel internationally for short durations if required (up to approximately 10%)
Spanish and/or German as a 2nd language is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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