at Black & Veatch in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Lead Electrical Engineer – Solar Utility Scale Design (US Hybrid)
Date: Aug 11, 2024
Location:
Denver, CO, US US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 103264
Job Title : Electrical Engineer 4 – Solar Utility Scale Design (US Hybrid)
Location : RGDENV, USHYBRID
Business Unit Sector : COR-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS
Department: BVCOR BV OPS EDS ELECTRICAL
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Recruiter: Joe Ruback
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 1. 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-JR4
The Opportunity
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Function as a technical lead design engineer managing, leading and designing a variety of solar utility scale projects and teams
+ Develop electrical design deliverables of solar (PV) panels
+ Create one line drawings and collection system layouts, power cable sizing and cable schedules, equipment sizing and more!
+ Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work resource planning meetings
+ Interface directly with clients, vendors and subcontractors
+ QA/QC projects and mentor junior engineers?
This is a hybrid opportunity (3 days in office, 2 days remotely). Candidates located or willing to relocate near any Black & Veatch U.S. Regional Office may be considered . Here is a link to our current U.S. Regional Office Locations -
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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. With the recent rise in renewable energy use in the United States, we are in need now more than ever for talented professionals to design and lead?utility scale solar energy?projects.
This team is ranked #1 by ENR for Solar Design Firms. Check out one of our solar projects:. You can view more projects.
Key Responsibilities
You will also need to have knowledge and experience in the following areas:
+ Experience with specifying and procuring electrical equipment (listed below)
+ Understand and be able to work within a schedule and manhours budget
+ Familiar with applicableNEC and IEEE/ANSIstandards
+ Experience with electrical equipment such as:MV and LV switchgear, pad mount transformer, Transformer -GSUT, panel boards, breakers, protective relays, inverter, battery, battery chargers, disconnect switches, surge arrestors, dead front disconnect switch, medium voltage cable, low voltage cable, control cable, fiber optic cable
+ Experience with engineering calculations such as:load flow, short circuit and reactive capability analysis (ETAP or SKM), Arc flash analysis (ETAP or SKM), Cable ampacity study (CYMCAP or equivalent), grounding analysis, AC-DC voltage drop calculations, VOC/ISC calcs, AC/DC Cable sizing
Preferred Qualifications
+ Completed 1-2 utility scale solar projects
+ 2 years of solar experience specifically
+ Advanced knowledge and understanding of power generation
+ Written Communications
+ Drive For Results
+ Priority Setting
+ Planning
+ Delegation
+ Directing Others
+ Dealing with Ambiguity And Building Effective Teams
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 5 years 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
PE License
Competencies
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Courage
Directs work
Instills trust
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy
Customer focus
Decision quality
Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
130
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A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption 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.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
In accordance with local law, the following Annualcompensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $108,108.00- $161,986.00
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