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

Black & Veatch - Cincinnati, OH

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Cincinnati, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Structural Engineer 3 in the Transmission sector at Black & Veatch, you will play a crucial role in addressing some of humanity's most significant challenges through innovative engineering solutions. This position is designed for individuals who are eager to contribute to the design and development of utility-scale electrical transmission systems. You will be part of a dynamic team that supports various market sectors, including Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. Your work will involve engaging in exciting projects that range from small community improvements to large-scale mega projects, all while focusing on your personal and professional development. In this role, you will be expected to continuously learn and stay updated on departmental design guides, standards, and applicable engineering codes. You will apply your knowledge to produce a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables, conduct research, and develop recommendations for equipment and materials selection. Your responsibilities will also include preparing complex engineering calculations, managing data for engineering work, and ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. You will have the opportunity to recognize and resolve problems within your assigned area and may provide guidance to junior team members. Project coordination will be a key aspect of your role, as you will assign tasks and collaborate with other internal and external team members on less complex projects. You will actively engage with clients to understand their interests and drivers, applying this understanding to enhance your performance and contribute to business development efforts. Additionally, you will share your knowledge of the latest technology and processes with your team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. This position also offers the chance to assist in people management activities, including mentoring and performance management, contributing to a supportive and collaborative work environment. Black & Veatch is committed to empowering its employees, and as an employee-owned company, you will have the opportunity to drive your career with purpose and meaning.

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.
• Previous client interaction experience with solid relationship-building abilities in pursuit of business opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits starting day one.
• Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance.
• 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.
• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.