Principal Electrical Engineer (Power) - Full-time

Fluor
Houston, US
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Job Description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

  • *Job Description**

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Electrical Engineer with a strong background in conventional power generation systems to join our engineering team. This role will focus on the design, analysis, and optimization of electrical systems for conventional power generation facilities.

+ Perform complex system studies(e.g., short circuit, load flow, stability, motorstarting, harmonics, relay coordination and ground grid)

+ Develop complex area classifications and design documents

+ Develop complex electrical design documents

+ Perform electrical calculations such asshort circuit, relay coordination, voltage drop, cable derating and cable pulling tension

+ Prepare motor schematics and wiring diagrams

+ Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of difficult engineering complexity

+ 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 forthird party contracts

+ Support proposal and estimate activities

+ Identify deviationsin 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 Fluor’s knowledge management portals and communities

+ Participate in Fluor University® 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 asmentor to less experienced engineers including performance appraisal input and counseling

+ Participate in people development through mentoring, development oftraining material, and conducting training seminars, and performance appraisal input and counseling

+ Engage Fluor’s global community, promoting a OneFluor mindset

+ Monitor and support work performed by Fluor offices or other designated entities performing Distributed Execution Engineering

+ Direct and oversee audits

+ Assist Functional Process Lead and Department Manager in the development of department standards, procedures, practices and guidelines

+ Assist with departmental administrative duties or with other company functions outside the department

+ Support Functional Process Lead and Department Manager on initiatives

+ May promote company branding by active participation in externaltechnical organizations and Code committees and present technical papers or presentations through Fluor’s P4 process.

  • *Basic Job Requirements**

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

+ Professionalregistration and membership in technicalsociety (preferred)

+ Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials

+ Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting

+ Managing and leading a large project

+ Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out

+ Practical field experience

+ Intermediate computer and software skillsto include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

  • *Other Job Requirements**

+ Current PE license

+ Advanced knowledge of electrical codes and standards, Power Systems, and electrical power systems software (e.g., Hexagon Smart® Electrical, Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP), SKM, etc.)

+ Basic understanding of Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems/procedures

+ Experience with F and H class GE turbines preferred; or other advanced class t

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Short circuitLoad flowRelay coordinationElectrical codes and standardsElectrical power systems softwarePe licensePower generation

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

principal

Posted

4/11/2026

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