Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

Functions in a mid level engineer capacity, or technical specialist. Under general supervision, performs all aspects of conventional design engineering and analysis. Broadens knowledge and skill set in area of discipline. May start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas.

 

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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: 

• Begins to independently apply knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks 
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts 

Engineering Production: 

• Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables 
• Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection 
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work 
• Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles 
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements  
• Recognizes, defines and resolves problems within assigned area 
• May provide direction and guidance to others  

Project Coordination: 

• Assigns tasks to and coordinates with other internal/external team members on less complex projects 
• Initiates contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work 

Client Focus: 

• Actively seeks to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership  
• Applies understanding of client interests and drivers to their own behavior and performance of the work under his/her responsibility  
• May provide support to business development or pursuit activities  

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology: 

• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes 

People Management - (supervision, career development, training, mentoring):

• May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required 

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Underground Transmission Line Design
• Knowledge in cable sizing
• Ability to model Cymcap or similar software.
• Knowledge in specialized shiel bonding schemes and ability to design including conductor sizing and managing voltages.
• Knowledge in cable installation methods
• Knowledge in soil thermal properties
• Knowledge in Basic civil constraints for installation including trenched and trenchless.
• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Written Communications
• Drive For Results
• Informing
• Listening and Dealing with Ambiguity 
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline 

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 3 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.

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