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

Black & Veatch - Orlando, FL

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Orlando, FL

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 implementation of transmission systems, contributing to 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 apply their engineering skills in a collaborative and innovative environment. You will be responsible for preparing a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables, performing complex research, and developing recommendations for equipment and materials selection. Your work will involve collecting, managing, and analyzing data to ensure that engineering calculations adhere to established standards and principles. You will also be expected to recognize, define, and resolve problems within your assigned area, providing direction and guidance to others as necessary. In addition to technical responsibilities, you will engage in project coordination by assigning tasks and collaborating with internal and external team members. Your ability to understand client interests and drivers will be essential, as you will actively seek to align your work with their needs. This role also emphasizes knowledge sharing, innovation, and technology, encouraging you to stay current with the latest advancements in engineering practices. As part of a team that values continuous improvement, you will support change management efforts and contribute to the overall quality of our engineering outputs. Your career development is a priority at Black & Veatch, and you will have opportunities to mentor others and assist with performance management processes. This position is ideal for someone who is looking to grow their career in a supportive and dynamic environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on infrastructure development and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures.
• Begins to independently apply 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.

Requirements

• 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 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous client interaction experience with solid relationship-building abilities in pursuit of business opportunities.
• Good listening skills, customer focused, priority setting, delegation, teamwork and team building skills.
• 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

• 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 and tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts and an employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance and pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan and access to the B&V Credit Union.
• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.