HV Electrical Lead

Job Summary:

The High Voltage (HV) Electrical Lead will be responsible for engineering, coordination, and technical oversight of the HV electrical network that includes the 500 kV system, GSU transformers, 18 kV Isophase Bus, Generator Circuit Breaker and Current Limiting Reactors. The role supports EPC execution through design development, interface management, constructability, and construction/commissioning support for a large, pumped storage facility comprising underground powerhouse, shafts, tunnels, intake/outlet works, and surface facilities, in accordance with SRP requirements, applicable codes, and Bechtel engineering procedures.

A key part of this role is collaboration with JV partner, Design subcontractor and the Customer. The Senior Electrical Engineer shall work with the team to establish regular meetings with the design subcontractor and other external stakeholders as required and reporting cycles for managing, coordinating, and assuring the design.

The HV Electrical Lead will be a solid leader and collaborator who will be the primary interface with various Owner Furnish Equipment (OFE) suppliers including HV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), 138kV Power Transformers, and 35kV Switchgear. In this role, you will utilize individual technical knowledge to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate with the OFE suppliers for execution scope. You will participate in coordination meetings, project planning, monitoring the schedule, and delivery of critical equipment to ensure that the suppliers are on track to meet the project schedule. Your technical guidance and recommendations will ensure engineering aspects meet project requirements and remain within scope and budget.

In this role, you will have oversight of all aspects of the scope being executed by the OFE suppliers and coordinate with the Bechtel team to ensure that any input needed by OFE suppliers are being provided in a timely manner. You will participate in technical reviews with the OFE suppliers for critical deliverables.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.#LI-RM1

Major Responsibilities:

• Review conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design for SRPSP HV electrical systems prepared by the design subcontractor and vendor, including:
  • 500 kV and 18 kV systems within the underground powerhouse and plant facilities.
  • 500 kV GIS substation inside a cavern.
  • 18 kV/ 500 kV GSU transformers.
  • 500 kV protection relay panels and SCADA.
• Electrical interfaces between the various equipment.
• Coordinate electrical designs with: Civil / Geotechnical (underground caverns, shafts, tunnels, powerhouse layout), Mechanical (turbine generator auxiliaries, pump motor auxiliaries, gates, HVAC), Control Systems / I&C (auxiliaries control, power/controls segregation, UPS interfaces) and Plant Design and Constructability
• Interface with OEMs (turbine generator supplier, auxiliary equipment vendors) for electrical integration into SRPSP powerhouse systems.
• Support and management of electrical interfaces between: Powerhouse and switchyard / transmission tie in, Underground works and surface facilities and Permanent and temporary construction power
• Provide Construction & Commissioning Support during execution including response to RFIs, Field change evaluations etc.
• Support construction sequencing, installation constraints, and temporary power planning for underground works.
• Participate in testing, energization, and commissioning support, including review of test procedures, energization and turnover sequencing for station service and auxiliaries.
• Support to SRP operations readiness and commissioning teams
• Review and approve electrical deliverables to ensure compliance with SRP technical requirements, project specifications and design criteria, applicable IEC / IEEE / NEC / IS / EN codes
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, safety in design workshops, and HAZID/HAZOP reviews, with focus on underground powerhouse risks.
• Coordinate and manage the review of Electrical deliverables produced by design consultant, including schedules, reports, critical issues, risks and providing feedback to Engineering Manager.
• Chair discipline specific meetings, recording actions.
• Represent the client in technical meetings and Value Engineering analysis.
• Provide guidance and ensure quality of design by independent engineering firms carrying out detailed design, including compliance with customer requirements, local design guidelines and codes, international codes and standards.
• Actively support constructability and execution in underground environments, and contribute directly to safe, reliable commissioning and turnover of SRPSP.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• University/College graduate with BS (or Master’s degree) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institute with an overall experience of 15 years.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering for hydropower, pumped storage, or large power/infrastructure projects and demonstrated experience supporting HV (>69 kV) systems.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to communicate technical information in writing and orally; to interrelate effectively with individuals and teams and have presentation skills.
• Able to work within a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team and manage challenging multi-cultural relationships across a range of entities. 
• Self-driven and able to plan and execute work without direct supervision from senior management and/or peers. 
• Flexible and able to adapt to working in a demanding environment, including traveling and working remotely if / when required. 
• Familiarity with EPC execution, engineering workflows, and document control systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning and handover to Owner operations.
• Actively support constructability and execution in underground environments, and contribute directly to safe, reliable commissioning and turnover of SRPSP.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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