Power Generation/Industrial Electrical Designer - US Hybrid

Why Black and Veatch

Black and 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 and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and 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.

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.

Job Summary

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Engineering Technician 5, functions in a lead engineering technician capacity.  Under general direction, modify or create deliverables and may perform assignments of a design nature by applying basic engineering principles and established design practices to develop moderately complex design concepts.  Provide technical guidance and may provide direction to other engineering professionals. The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Engineering Technician 5, functions in a lead engineering technician capacity.  Under general direction, modify or create deliverables and may perform assignments of a design nature by applying basic engineering principles and established design practices to develop moderately complex design concepts.  Provide technical guidance and may provide direction to other engineering professionals.

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Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Standards:  Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and B&V policies and procedures.  May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
• Quality / Continuous Improvement:  Proactively applies B&V Quality Program to deliverables.  Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.  Reviews design inputs to ensure consistency.  Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
• Engineering Production:  May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables.  Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.  Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.  Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.  May review the deliverables of others.  May define work assignments and maintain schedules.  May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.
• Project Coordination:  Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.  May support field activities.
• Client Focus: Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
• Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:  Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes.  May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input  interpretation.
• People Management - (supervision - career development - developing professionals, mentoring):  May assist with performance management process, mentoring, and recognition.  Provide guidance to lesser experienced Engineering technicians.  May provide mentoring, instruction, delegation of work and feedback.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate preferred.  Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred. 
• Typically, a minimum of 5 years related work experience.  
• Experience in the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments to include but not limited to CADD or other electronic applications. 
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and B&V policies and procedures.   
• Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends. 
• Intermediate knowledge of company quality program. 
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.   
• Intermediate knowledge of other disciplines. 
• Basic knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles. 
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline. 
• Basic knowledge of procurement & contract administration. 
• Technical Skills: 
•  Experience in the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments to include but not limited to CADD or other electronic applications.  
•  Experience with 3D CADD applications
• Experience with routing circuits
• Experience with checking circuit routes
•  Basic knowledge of how to size a raceway, like conduit, cable tray, etc.
• Basic knowledge of laying out the following: Ductbank, Cable Tray, Non Seg Bus, Cable Bus, and embedded Conduits .
• Experience with creation of 3D models for ductbank, cable tray and other equipment related to the project.
• Non-Technical Skills:
• Proficient Communication Skills 
•  Learning on the Fly
•  Problem Solving
• Perseverance
•  Patience
• Time Management
•  Drive for Results
• Self Development
• Customer Focus

Minimum Qualifications

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

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.  This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office,  the option of a Hybrid work environment.  Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. 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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