Staff Structural Federal Engineer

Why Black and Veatch

The Black & Veatch Federal Business is grounded in history and designing the future. We have 100+ years of experience supporting the Federal government and are dedicated to employing talented and passionate professionals. Our vision is to be the greatest infrastructure solutions provider achieving brand recognition by delivering top tier planning, design, construction and integrated services to the Federal government.

The Opportunity

Design of Single story and/or multi-story Structural steel, Reinforced Masonry, and/or Reinforced Concrete Buildings.  Foundation design can range from spread footings to pile supported. Various types of retaining wall designs may be required. Design of various types of façade systems may be required ranging from pre-cast panels, curtain walls, to steel and glass.   Some facilities will be Risk Category V facilities requiring seismic bracing of non-structural components, seismic modal analysis, in-structure response spectra and including progressive collapse analysis for three stories and higher.  Project work may involve various types of facilities such as power plants, microgrids, command centers, pump stations, fuel loading and unloading, hangars, warehouses, barracks, Civil Works facilities, etc. 

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Independently applies knowledge and complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks.  May be responsible for ensuring compliance with B&V quality program.  Provides related guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects.  Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. May oversee 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. Actively delegates appropriate tasks to lower level team members to develop depth of project execution staff. Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments. Is responsible for one or more of the following:  leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project.
• Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects. Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on low to moderately complex projects. Provides support to business development or pursuit activities and may offer other services to clients.
• Recognized as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area. May design a complete project of moderately complex scope or support multiple projects on the complex technical challenges. Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring. May develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems
• Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required. May participate in career planning, and learning and development.  Actively mentors lower level professionals and identifies successors to train in the specifics of their role.
• May assist with resource management strategy. May have responsibility of engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline. 

May be accountable for some administrative responsibilities that include but aren't limited to:

• Ensuring policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for work group.
• Ensuring adherence to corporate and division programs.
• Approving timesheets and expense reports.

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Artic Design Experience 
• Navy Experience 
• ASCE 41 Experience 
• Renovations and Retrofits of Structural Steel, Concrete, and or Masonry facilities 
• 3D structural analysis applications, 
• Linear and Non Linear dynamic analysis 
• Knowledge of USACE requirements, specifications, and design processes 
• Master of Science degree in an ABET accredited program of Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. 
• Finite Element Analysis ANSYS and or SAP2000 experience preferred
• Knowledge of REVIT Structural, AutoCad, RISA3D, RISAFloor, RISAFoundation, RISAConnection, RISA REVIT Link, MathCad, SAP2000, and or ETABS. 
• Knowledge of precast, post tensioned, deep foundations, structural dynamic analysis, ATFP Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection, renovations, high seismic analysis design, and mission critical facilities. 
• Drive For Results, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, And Building Effective Teams  

Minimum Qualifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority.  Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of  U.S. Office Locations (select United States).  Some positions may be relocation eligible. Speak to your recruiter if you have interest in relocation.

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