Principal Electrical Engineer- Power Systems

Job Summary

The Opportunity

We are growing our Spain based team due to demand and we are now seeking a  Principal Electrical Engineer – Power Systems  with a strong technical background and hands-on experience designing electrical power services systems and process facility power distribution, to support projects throughout the EMEA region, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Hydrogen Production Facilities, and other low and medium voltage industrial power system infrastructure.  Leading the electrical design and collaborating across engineering disciplines, you will provide leadership and technical direction to our global design teams who produce drawings, SLDs, studies, reports and more.

The role is based in our Madrid  office, with a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in the office and 2 days from home.

The Team

The Electrical Engineering department sits within BV Operations and is a group of 1000 professionals located around the globe that delivers critical electrical infrastructure projects across all major solution areas for Black & Veatch.
From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical systems design, including MV/LV distribution switchgear and power interconnections, industrial process and motor control, standby/emergency power systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), utility service connections, power and control cabling, and auxiliary electrical systems including instrumentation, control networks, lighting, fire alarm, and security systems, with support from senior engineers when necessary.
• Develop detailed plans and specifications, support, direct and review work undertaken by our global design team.
• Ensure design conformance with industry standards and regulations, collaborating with project teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems with other engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members in a global team approach.
• Prepare and present project documentation, reports, and design calculations.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to develop project opportunities and engineering proposals.  Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Support the project team in the identification of key client interests and drivers on projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in other countries within EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) is desirable.
• Experience collaborating with, directing, and reviewing the work of global team members in various locations.
• Low voltage and medium voltage distribution systems.
• Advanced process and industrial motor controls.
• Proficiency in using power system design software such as ETAP.
• Strong understanding of relevant industry codes, IEC and other industry standards, and national and local regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer status (or working towards)
• Extensive experience in electrical design engineering, of which a significant amount should be from within a Spain-based consultancy.

Minimum Qualifications

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 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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typical office environment: Sitting/standing, computer usage for extended periods of time. Speaking, Listening.
• Ability to utilize audio/video conferencing software for internal/external communication purposes.
• May require travel to client/project sites. May require ability to rent/drive a vehicle requiring Spanish Driver's license.
• Typical construction site: Adhering to safety procedures and protocols. Awareness of surroundings on job-site and related hazards.
• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote 
   

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