Black & Veatch - Chicago, IL

posted 5 months ago

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level
Hybrid - Chicago, IL
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Structural Engineer at Black & Veatch, you will play a crucial role in the design and analysis of transmission line projects. This position offers the opportunity to support design engineering and analysis on various transmission scopes, where you will collect and assimilate data for engineering work, perform research, and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards. You will be responsible for developing recommendations for equipment and materials while ensuring that all work is completed within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements. Additionally, you may assist in providing guidance to engineering team members and maintaining positive client relations through effective communication with the project team. In this role, you will function as a technical specialist or in a lead capacity, applying advanced engineering techniques and analyses with minimal supervision. You will be expected to expand your knowledge and skill set in your area of discipline, contributing to the continuous improvement and change management efforts within the organization. As part of the BV Operations team, your skills will be aligned with projects that support various market sectors, including Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. This position allows for engagement in exciting projects across the globe, from small community improvements to large-scale Mega Projects, all while focusing on your individual development and career growth. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with engineering standards, preparing complex engineering deliverables, managing assigned budgets and schedules, and actively coordinating with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects. You will also be responsible for identifying key client interests and drivers, communicating these to project team members, and developing approaches to accommodate client concerns. As a recognized technical specialist, you will design complete projects of moderately complex scope within your assigned practice area, while also assisting with performance management processes, mentoring, and training of junior staff.

Responsibilities

  • Support design engineering and analysis on transmission scopes.
  • Collect and assimilate data for engineering work.
  • Perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards.
  • Develop recommendations for equipment and materials.
  • Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Assist with providing guidance to engineering team members.
  • Maintain positive client relations through effective communication with the project team.
  • Assist with business development activities.
  • Function as a technical specialist or in a lead role.
  • Apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods with minimal supervision.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program.
  • Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
  • Professional registration or licensure in designated home office country, or in active pursuit of such registration.
  • 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

  • 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 and hybrid work environment.
  • 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.
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