Senior Electrical Engineer - Federal (US Hybrid)
Company: Black & Veatch
Location: Houston
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Senior Electrical Engineer - Federal (US Hybrid)
Date: Feb 21, 2023
Location:
US Dallas, TX, US Arlington, VA, US Gaithersburg, MD, US
Independence, OH, US Burlington, MA, US Canonsburg, PA, US Overland
Park, KS, US Indianapolis, IN, 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 : B&V Special Projects Corp.
Req Id : 95816
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
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.
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.
The Team
The Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp mission is grounded in
history and engineering the future by providing a full range of
services to our primary client base - U.S. Government Agencies and
Military Services . With the robust skillsets and partnership we
have developed during the 100+ years of service to our U.S.
Government client base , we are able to provide one-of-a-kind
solutions to complex mission objectives that arise out of specific
challenges faced by and unique to these agencies. Our primary areas
of focus include: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Services and
Classified Design Services, Environmental Services, Defense Program
and Integrated Services.
Our Federal Team supports a variety of unique Federal Agency and
Military Service (LV/MV) projects , including command and control
facilities, microgrids, generators and UPS systems, energy
resiliency and sustainability (Solar PV & BESS),office buildings,
radar platforms, mission critical projects and more! Your vital
role on the team directly contributes to our nation's safety and
security.
We are dedicated to employing talented and passionate
professionals! Our vision is to be the greatest infrastructure
solutions provider delivering top tier and high-quality design and
engineering services to various Federal Agencies.
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The Opportunity
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Supervise and lead a variety of facility and mission critical
projects and teams for U.S. Government Agency/Department Clients.
*Requires US Citizen and ability to obtain US security
clearance.
Design and QA/QC projects to developelectrical deliverables
including lighting design, grounding and lighting protection,
electrical studies and analysis, single line diagrams, schematics,
interconnection diagrams and equipment layouts.
Directly contribute toglobal projects and missions, including
Domestic (US based), Pacific and European locations.
This is a hybrid opportunity with expected requirements of three
days in office per week. Candidates located near anymay be
considered.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Standards:
Proactively 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 ensures compliance with Black
and Veatch quality program
Establishes related processes, and promotes a culture that is
conducive to quality
Provides guidance and direction to others
Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
Engineering Production:
Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple
or mega 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
Develops and applies advanced engineering solutions to complex
problems
Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments Is responsible
for one or more of the following: leading production teams;
coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the
responsible charge for projects
Establishes work plan to be applied to a given project
Project Coordination:
Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members
on complex projects
Typically responsible for defining project schedules for single
discipline or may have responsibility for multiple disciplines
Client Focus:
Responsible for determining identification of key client interests
and drivers on projects
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
Focuses on client's current needs and situations
May offer other services to the client
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 very complex technical
challenges
Actively advances knowledge management of the enterprise and
provides mentoring
As a subject matter expert, has additional expertise in a technical
area, participates in professional societies by presenting papers,
participates on technical committees, and assists with
code/standard authoring Is externally recognized in industry as an
expert which enhances the Company brand
People Management - (supervision, career development, training,
mentoring):
Resource Management - (budgets, tools, processes, project
support):
Implements resource management strategy
Manages engineering resources for small groups of a single
discipline
Resolves resource conflicts and identifies training needs
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
Technical expertise to include NEC, IEEE, UFC, and UFGS knowledge
for producing electrical designs, understanding codes, and
providing coordination for the unfractured and equipment of
buildings and facilities. Requires US Citizenship and ability to
obtain US Security clearance.
Technical expertise to include the following:
Low/medium voltage and power generation.
Electrical studies and analysis.
Lighting Design.
Grounding and lightning protection.
Design-bid-build and Design-Build contract types
Other qualifications include:
Experience working for an entity of the Federal government;
familiarity with the applicable unified facilities guide
specifications and criteria, ability to use SpecsIntact or Dr.
Checks
Professional Engineering (PE) License
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a power emphasis or
demonstrated experience in power system design.
Minimum Qualifications
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 11 years related work experience.
Professional Engineering (PE) License.
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
Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as
defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have
professional registration or licensure in their designated home
office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical office environment. May be subject to extreme cold
(temperatures below 30 degrees for periods of more than one hour),
extreme heat (temperatures above 90 degrees for periods of more
than one hour), hazards (electrical currents, working on
scaffold
Competencies
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Courage
Directs work
Instills trust
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy
Customer focus
Decision quality
Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
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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.
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.
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