Graduate Engineer, Electrical - Power Generation

Graduate Engineer, Electrical - Power Generation

As an entry-level Electrical Engineer at Black & Veatch in Overland Park, Kansas, you will help address some of the world's most pressing infrastructure challenges. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects to meet our clients' needs and contribute to the growth and success of Black & Veatch. You will be assigned to a functional area in our Substation department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
• Developing an understanding and complying with the Black and Veatch quality program
• Supporting continuous improvement and change management efforts
• Contributing to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope
• Performing routine research and developing recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
• Collecting, assimilating, and managing data for engineering work
• Preparing basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis
• Understanding and adhering to budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Sharing information with others as requested
• Coordinating with others when directed by supervisor or project leadership
• Focusing 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
• Sharing current knowledge of latest technology and processes

Preferred qualifications include:

• Coursework and knowledge of Power Systems, Motors, Transformers, Renewable Energy, Power Delivery, or Three Phase Power Calculations
• Previous internship experience
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles, design guides and standards
• Insights of industry trends and developing technologies
• Fundamental knowledge of construction practices and principles
• Skilled in Problem Solving, Written Communication, Informing, and Peer Relationships
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Minimum qualifications require 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. 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.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.