Job Description
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 106200
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-TF1
The Opportunity In this Lead Electrical Engineer role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Function as a Technical Specialist or lead role providing guidance and expertise over Conventional Power Generation Projects and Teams
- Develop electrical drawing deliverables including:
- One line andthree line diagrams
- Electrical motor schematics,breaker control schematics andwiring diagrams
- Power cable sizing and cable schedules
- Complex engineering calculations such as: load flow, short circuit, motor starting (ETAP or SKM), Arc flash analysis (ETAP or SKM), protective relay settings, battery and charger sizing
- Develop electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction
- Create man hour budgets and schedule for projects and proposals
- Attend on-site meetings, investigate existing conditions, interface with clients and provide support during construction
- Extensively use Microsoft Office business systems such as ProjectWise, electrical engineering software, such as ETAP and Computer Aided Drafting Tools, such as AutoCAD to view and manipulate engineering drawing files
This is a
HYBRID opportunity near a BV Regional office. Here is a full list of our current Black & Veatch office locations: Black & Veatch Offices | Black & Veatch (bv.com) .
The Team Black & Veatch is Ranked #3 in Top Design Firms in Power. Here is some information on several projects and achievements! Conventional Generation | Black & Veatch (bv.com) .
Watch our video series, Meet Our Makers , and go behind the scenes to see how our professional,Electrical Engineer, Ryan Binkley performs work that matters. You can alsoexplore our substation project work and achievements at BV.com.
BV's Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients' rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV's vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.
Minimum Qualifications - 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 8 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.
Preferred Qualifications - Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Design and project lead experience and expertise inutility scale conventional power generation project design
- Previous engineering consulting design experience in LV/MV Power
- QA/QC and project lead experience
- Understand and be able to work within a schedule and manhours budget
- Familiarity with applicable NEC and IEEE/ANSI standards
- Experience with electrical equipment, which includes, but is not limited to: MV and LV switchgear, Secondary unit substation Transformer -GSUT, UAT, panel boards, breakers, protective relays, inverter, battery, battery chargers, disconnect switches, surge arrestors, medium voltage cable, low voltage cable, control cable, fiber optic cable,
- Written Communications
- Drive For Results
- Priority Setting
- Planning
- Delegation
- Directing Others
- Conflict Management
- Informing
- Listening
- Dealing with Ambiguity And Building Effective Teams
- Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline
Key Responsibilities Engineering Standards:
- Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies
- Assists in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards
- Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines
Quality/Continuous Improvement:
- Independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
- May be responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program
- Provides related guidance and direction to others
- Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
Engineering Production:
- Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects
- Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
- Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work
- Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
- Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements
- Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods
- Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments
- Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading larger production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project
Project Coordination:
- Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects
Client Focus:
- Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on moderately complex projects and may determine the key clients in some instances
- Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on moderately complex projects
- May offer other services to the clients
- Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
- Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area
- Typically supports multiple projects on the complex technical challenges
- Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring
- Develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems
People Management - (supervision,career development,training, mentoring):
- Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
- May participate in career planning, and learning and development
Resource Management - (budgets, tools, processes, project support):
- Implements resource management strategy
- Manages engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline
Administrative:
- Administrative responsibilities may include office administration
- Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for workgroup
- Ensures adherence to corporate and division programs
- May approve timesheets and expense reports
Certifications Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration
Work Environment/Physical Demands Competencies Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Courage
Directs work
Instills trust
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy
Customer focus
Decision quality
Salary Plan ENG: Engineering
Job Grade 131
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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 and 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, 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.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $116,501.00 - $220,588.00
Nearest Major Market: Ann Arbor
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit
Job Segment: CAD, Drafting, Electrical Engineering, Construction, Electrical, Engineering
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