Staff Substation Structural Engineer

Why Black & Veatch

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.

Key Responsibilities

• • Execute structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of supporting structures and foundations for substation equipment and other energy infrastructure.

    Lead the structural efforts on Engineering Services and EPC substation projects.

    Generate project-specific specifications and assist with procurement process.

    Supervise structural engineers (both in the US and in overseas offices) and work with structural technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications. Is responsible for leading production teams and serving as the responsible charge for projects.

    Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFI’s, and review of contractor submittals.

    Perform project administrative tasks, which may include any/all of the following: preparation of design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, management of project changes, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements.

    Coordinate work with other discipline engineers.

    Provide guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards. Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines. Support continuous improvement efforts. Provide guidance and direction to others.

    Implement resource management strategy including managing resources for a small group.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active PE License

  Intermediate knowledge of Structural Engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards

  Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or equivalent

  Basic foundation design experience using analysis and design software such as LPile, RISA Foundation, SP-Mats, etc.

  Experience performing structural connection and miscellaneous calculations using MS Excel and/or Mathcad

  Written Communications, Drive for Results, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, and Building Effective Teams 

  The following experience would be a plus (but not required) based on the work anticipated from the client(s):

  Experience with the design of utility-scale electrical substations, energy, renewables, or similar fields

  Structural design of electrical substation steel structures and their foundations

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.

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

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