Structural Transmission Line Engineer

Job Summary

Under close supervision, performs engineering functions requiring knowledge and experience in engineering principles. This level builds on experience gained as Engineer1 by either obtaining more depth in specific subject area with the expectation that assignments are larger and more complex, or by gaining experience in more subject areas. The role will support global project.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards:

• Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures 
• Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate  

Quality / Continuous Improvement: 

• Continues developing knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks  
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts  

Engineering Production: 

• Prepares and verifies less complex engineering deliverables 
• Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection 
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work 
• Prepares engineering calculations following standard methods and principles 
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements 

Project Coordination: 

• Seeks out supervisor or project leadership to share information and gain guidance with respect to details of design and interdisciplinary coordination 
• Coordinates with others as assigned by supervisor or project leadership  

Client Focus: 

• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers  
• May provide support to business development or pursuit activities  

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology: 

• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes 

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong PLS CADD experience and proficiency 
• 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.  
• Proven strong written and verbal communications skills. 
• Ability to think quick at the job site and in front of customer personnel. 
• Good listening skills, customer focused, priority setting, delegation, teamwork and team building skills.            

• The following experience would be preferred based on the work anticipated from the client: 
  •    Experience with the design of utility-scale electrical transmission systems. 
  •    Structural design of transmission steel structures and their foundations. 
  •    Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software. 

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 1 year 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.

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