Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

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.

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.

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Black & Veatch's Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation markets that include utilities, independent power producers and new non-traditional entrants adding to the much-needed supply of secure, clean power to our industries and communities. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to put sustainable energy solutions into practice.

As Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Function as project lead and/or technical expert on assigned Conventional Power Generation Projects and Teams.
• Develop electrical drawing deliverables including: one line and three line diagrams, electrical motor schematics, breaker control schematics and wiring diagrams, power cable sizing and cable schedules, complex engineering calculations such as: load flow, short circuit, motor starting, arc flash analysis, protective relay settings, battery and charger sizing.
• Develop electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction.
• Create man hour budgets and schedule for projects and proposals.
• 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.

The ideal candidate for this position is located or willing to relocate to one of the following Black & Veatch Flagship Power Offices - Overland Park, KS (Kansas City); Cary, NC (Raleigh); or Ann Arbor, MI.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies.
• Independently applies knowledge and complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. May be responsible for ensuring compliance with B&V quality program.
• Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects. Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects.
• Recognized as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams.
• Assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required.

Management Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for work group.
• Ensuring adherence to corporate and division programs.
• Approving timesheets and expense reports.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Project Lead experience and expertise in utility scale conventional power generation project design.
• Previous engineering consulting design experience in LV/MV Conventional Power Generation.
• Quality Assurance / Quality Check (QA/QC) and project lead experience.
• Understand and be able to work within a schedule and manhours budget.
• Familiarity with applicable NEC and IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Experience with electrical equipment, which includes, but is not limited to: MV and LV switchgear, secondary unit substation Transformer, panel boards, breakers, protective relays, inverter, battery, battery chargers, disconnect switches, surge arrestors, medium voltage cable, low voltage cable, control cable, fiber optic cable.

Minimum Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in engineering work.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary (PE License).

Competencies include:

Salary Plan: REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade: 016