Responsibilities
- Execute structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of supporting structures and foundations for substation equipment and other energy infrastructure.
- Lead the structural efforts on Engineering Services and EPC substation projects.
- Generate project-specific specifications and assist with procurement process.
- Supervise structural engineers (both in the US and in overseas offices) and work with structural technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications. Is responsible for leading production teams and serving as the responsible charge for projects.
- Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFI’s, and review of contractor submittals.
- Perform project administrative tasks, which may include any/all of the following: preparation of design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, management of project changes, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements.
- Coordinate work with other discipline engineers.
- Provide guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards. Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines. Support continuous improvement efforts. Provide guidance and direction to others.
- Implement resource management strategy including managing resources for a small group.
Requirements
- Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
- Minimum of 5 years related work experience
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Nice to Have
- Active PE License
- Intermediate knowledge of Structural Engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
- Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or equivalent
- Basic foundation design experience using analysis and design software such as LPile, RISA Foundation, SP-Mats, etc.
- Experience performing structural connection and miscellaneous calculations using MS Excel and/or Mathcad
- Written Communications, Drive for Results, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, and Building Effective Teams
- Experience with the design of utility-scale electrical substations, energy, renewables, or similar fields
- Structural design of electrical substation steel structures and their foundations
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- 401K match
- benefits that start day one
- medical, dental and vision insurances
- disability
- robust wellness program
- flexible work schedules
- paid vacation and holiday time
- sick time
- dependent sick time
- company-matched 401k plan
- adoption reimbursement
- tuition reimbursement
- vendor discounts
- employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- pre-taxed accounts
- voluntary legal plan
- B&V Credit Union
- performance-based bonus program
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Additional Information
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- Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
- Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
- To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
- A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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