at Black & Veatch in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Lead Electrical Engineer – Power Generation (US Hybrid)
Date: Jul 2, 2023
Location:
US Cary, NC, US Houston, TX, US Charlotte, NC, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Overland Park, KS, US Dallas, TX, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity’s biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 96799
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & 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; 401K match and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
At Black & 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. \#LI-TF1
The Opportunity
Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer supporting Power Generation projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Lead Electrical Engineer Power Generation Projects and Teams
+ Coordinate with multidisciplinaryteams including peer engineering and technical staff in global regional design centers and local office
+ Develop electrical drawing deliverables including single diagrams, schematics, interconnection diagrams, and equipment layouts
+ Develop electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction
+ Attend on-site meetings, investigate existing conditions, interface with clients and provide support during construction
+ Extensively use Microsoft Office business systems such as ProjectWise, electrical engineering software, such as ETAP and Computer Aided Drafting Tools, such as AutoCAD to view and manipulate engineering drawing files
This is a HYBRID opportunity, and we will consider candidates located near any Regional Office, with a preference for candidates located near our larger offices and project hubs - Overland Park, KS (Kansas City); Houston, TX; Charlotte/Raleigh, NC; Ann Arbor, MI (relocation assistance options available).**
The Team
BV’s Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.
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. More information can be found!
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Standards:
+ Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies
+ Assists in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards
+ Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines
Quality/Continuous Improvement:
+ Independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
+ May be responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program
+ Provides related guidance and direction to others
+ Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
Engineering Production:
+ Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects
+ Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
+ Oversees 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
+ Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments
+ Is responsible for one or more of the following:leading larger production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project
Project Coordination:
+ Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects
Client Focus:
+ Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on moderately complex projects and may determine the key clients in some instances
+ Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on moderately complex projects
+ May offer other services to the clients
+ Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
+ Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area
+ Typically supports multiple projects on the complex technical challenges
+ Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring
+ Develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems
People Management – (supervision,career development,training, mentoring):
+ Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
+ May participate in career planning, and learning and development
Resource Management – (budgets, tools, processes, project support):
+ Implements resource management strategy
+ Manages engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline
Administrative:
+ Administrative responsibilities may include office administration
+ Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for workgroup
+ Ensures adherence to corporate and division programs
+ May approve timesheets and expense reports
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
+ 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
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 pr
