Black & Veatch - Ann Arbor, MI

posted about 2 months ago

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level
Hybrid - Ann Arbor, MI
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As an Electrical Engineer 5 specializing in Solar Utility Design at Black & Veatch, you will play a pivotal role in managing and leading the design of various solar utility scale projects. This position allows you to function as a technical lead, where you will be responsible for developing electrical design deliverables for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. Your expertise will be crucial in creating one-line drawings, collection system layouts, power cable sizing, and equipment sizing, ensuring that all designs meet the necessary standards and specifications. In this role, you will actively participate in project management activities, including scheduling and resource planning meetings. You will interface directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring that all project requirements are met and that communication flows smoothly between all parties involved. Additionally, you will be responsible for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring that all designs adhere to applicable National Electrical Code (NEC) and IEEE/ANSI standards. This position is hybrid, requiring you to work three days in the office and two days remotely, providing flexibility while maintaining collaboration with your team. You will be part of a highly regarded team within BV's Energy & Process business, which is dedicated to meeting the rapidly changing infrastructure needs in the generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. With the increasing demand for renewable energy solutions, your contributions will be vital in helping clients achieve their energy goals and supporting Black & Veatch's vision for sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program.
  • Minimum of 8 years related work experience.
  • Experience with specifying and procuring electrical equipment.
  • Familiar with applicable NEC and IEEE/ANSI standards.
  • Experience with electrical equipment such as MV and LV switchgear, transformers, panel boards, breakers, protective relays, inverters, batteries, and cables.
  • Experience with engineering calculations such as load flow, short circuit analysis, Arc flash analysis, and cable sizing.

Nice-to-haves

  • Completed 1-2 utility scale solar projects (75+MW).
  • 2 years solar (PV) design experience.
  • Power Generation (LV/MV) design experience.
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of power generation.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Paid vacation and holiday time.
  • Sick time and dependent sick time.
  • Adoption reimbursement.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Vendor discounts.
  • Employment referral program.
  • AD&D insurance.
  • Pre-taxed accounts.
  • Voluntary legal plan.
  • Performance-based bonus program.
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