Black & Veatch - Chicago, IL
posted 3 months ago
As a Structural Engineer at Black & Veatch, you will play a pivotal role in leading and performing engineering analysis and design for a variety of structures, particularly within the industrial sector. This position offers the opportunity to develop project budgets and schedules while fostering relationships with clients at power generating facilities. You will be part of a dynamic team that supports multiple market sectors, including Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. Your contributions will be essential in executing complex structural analysis, performing calculations, and preparing sketches and drawings for the design of industrial facilities and other complex structures. In this role, you will collaborate closely with process and systems engineers to execute multi-disciplinary design projects, ensuring effective communication and careful planning throughout the project lifecycle. You will supervise Structural Engineers and Structural Technicians, both domestically and internationally, overseeing the preparation of structural drawing packages, calculations, and specifications. As a leader, you will be responsible for guiding larger production teams and serving as the responsible charge for projects, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and quality control requirements. Your responsibilities will also include performing construction phase engineering duties, such as conducting site visits, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), and reviewing contractor submittals. You will manage project administrative tasks, including preparation of design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, and implementing Black & Veatch's quality control requirements. This role requires the ability to lead a team in executing moderately complex projects with construction values of up to $100 million, providing guidance on design guides, standards, and applicable engineering codes. Continuous improvement efforts will be a key focus, as you will support and direct others in enhancing project outcomes and operational efficiency.