at Black & Veatch in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Structural Engineer 2- Substation- Boston Hybrid
Date: May 24, 2023
Location:
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 : 98029
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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 Opportunity
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
+ Support global Grid Infrastructure projects performing design engineering and analysis of substation projects.
+ Collect and assimilate data for engineering work.
+ Perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black and Veatch and industry standards.
+ Develop recommendations for equipment and materials.
+ Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
+ May assist with providing guidance to engineering team members.
+ Maintain positive client relations understanding client interests and drivers through effective communication with the project team.
+ May assist with business development activities.
The Team
Black and Veatch delivers conventional , renewable, sustainable, reliable and integrated power solutions to customers. We are an organization of highly skilled professionals delivering data-driven and strategic planning, consulting, engineering, construction, program management and combined EPC solutions. We are dedicated to innovation and staying up to date with technology advancements and have a desire to help our clients navigate changing demands and regulatory compliance, while providing a cost-effective competitive advantage.
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
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Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience with the utility-scale projects
+ Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software
+ Experience with finite element analysis such as RISA or Staad
+ Solid experience using EXCEL or similar spreadsheets and MathCAD design templates
+ Basic 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 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.
Certifications
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.
Competencies
Decision quality
Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
128
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company’s long-term achievements – and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
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