Structural Engineer 3- Transmission- US Hybrid Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Black & Veatch - Charlotte, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Structural Engineer 3 at Black & Veatch, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of infrastructure projects that support our three market sectors: Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. This position is designed for individuals who are eager to contribute to significant projects while also focusing on their personal and professional growth. You will be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement, allowing you to apply your engineering skills to real-world challenges. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables, performing complex research, and developing recommendations for equipment and materials selection. You will also collect, manage, and analyze data for engineering work, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Your ability to recognize, define, and resolve problems will be essential, and you may provide direction and guidance to other team members. Additionally, you will engage with clients to understand their interests and drivers, applying this understanding to your work. You will have opportunities to share your knowledge of the latest technology and processes, contributing to a culture of innovation within the team. As part of your responsibilities, you may assist with performance management processes, mentoring, and training of junior staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on exciting projects across the globe, from small community improvements to large-scale mega projects, all while building a world of difference through infrastructure growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures.
• Independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks.
• Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables.
• Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work.
• Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Recognizes, defines and resolves problems within assigned area.
• Assigns tasks to and coordinates with other internal/external team members on less complex projects.
• Initiates contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work.
• Actively seeks to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership.
• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.
• May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program.
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience.
• Strong PLS CADD experience and proficiency.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.
• Proven strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to think quickly at the job site and in front of customer personnel.
• Good listening skills, customer focused, priority setting, delegation, teamwork and team building skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the design of utility-scale electrical transmission systems.
• Structural design of transmission steel structures and their foundations.
• Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• Disability insurance.
• Robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union membership.
• Performance-based bonus program.