Solar Drafter/Designer- Engineering Technician 4- US Hybrid

at Black & Veatch in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Solar Drafter/Designer- Engineering Technician 4- US Hybrid

Date: Apr 13, 2024

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 : 101902

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

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

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Engineering Technician 4, functions in a technical specialist/entry level supervisory capacity.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

+ Perform advanced functions requiring knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards and document control processes/procedures in support of creating and modifying deliverables.

+ Provide technical guidance and direction to other engineering professionals including delegation of work assignments.

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

Engineering Standards:

+ Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures

Quality / Continuous Improvement:

+ Proactively applies knowledge of the Black and Veatch Quality Program relative to deliverables

+ Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

+ Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency

+ Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project

Engineering Production:

+ Broadening the use of applications to continuously evaluate and improve methods, processes and procedures used to accomplish deliverables

+ Create and develop deliverables based on a variety of design inputs

+ May develop less complex design concepts and create project design deliverables based on a variety of design inputs

+ May perform computations such as development of detailed material quantities and estimates

Project Coordination:

+ Coordinate deliverables with other groups involved on the same project to minimize interference or errors

+ May support field activities

+ May be responsible for support of project finalization including for example consolidation of records for as-built drawings or information to take off as-built quantities

Client Focus:

+ Focuses on the needs of internal clients while gaining 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 provide work direction and guidance to others

Preferred Qualifications

+ Diploma or Certificate preferred. Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.

+ Typically, a minimum of 3 years of 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.

+ Utility scale solar experience

+ Intermediate level industry electrical knowledge and technology trends.

+ Bentley Microstation Experience 2D/3D

+ Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, SDS (Physical/P&C) 2D/3D

+ Bluebeam

+ Excellent time management

+ Team building

+ Excellent problem-solving skills

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 (select United States). Some positions may be relocation eligible. Speak to your recruiter if you have interest in relocation.

Competencies

Customer focus

Salary Plan

ENT: Engineering Technician

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, vend