Lead Electrical Engineer - Solar Utility Design (US Hybrid)

　　Date: Feb 24, 2024

　　Location:

　　Overland Park, KS, US Ann Arbor, MI, US US Cary, NC, US

　　Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

　　Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

　　As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

　　Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

　　Req Id : 101659

　　Opportunity Type : Staff

　　Relocation eligible : No

　　Full time/Part time : Full-Time

　　Project Only Hire : No

　　Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

　　Why Black and Veatch

　　Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

　　At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-CG1

　　The Opportunity

　　BV's Energy & Process business is drive to meet clients' rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV's vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.

　　We are looking for talented individuals to lead solar projects and teams as we continue to grow our footprint in the solar market. We are seeking candidates who have experience in executing utility scale solar (ground mounting; 75+MW) projects.This professional will function as a technical specialist providing knowledge and expertiseor supervision of engineering staff onutility scale solar projects of medium to high complexity . They will independently develop and apply advanced engineering techniques, concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems.

　　Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, a hybrid work environment . Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office.Candidates located near any U.S. office may be considered; however, preference for candidates located in the following regions: Overland Park, KS (Kansas City); Cary, NC; Ann Arbor, MI. Click the link to see a full list of our current.

　　PV, Solar, Utility Scale, Ground Mounting, Photovoltaic

　　Functions as a technical specialist or supervisory role. Independently develops and applies advanced engineering techniques, concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems. May supervise engineering staff on projects of medium to high complexity, or serve as a technical specialist providing knowledge and expertise.

　　The Team

　　BV’s Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions. Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas:

　　Substations

　　Overhead Transmission Lines

　　Underground Transmission Lines

　　Renewables Integration

　　HVDC/FACTs

　　Watch our video series, , and go behind the scenes to see how our professional, Electrical Engineer, Ryan Binkley performs work that matters. You can also explore our  project work and achievements at BV.com.

　　Key Responsibilities

　　Engineering Standards:

　　Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies

　　Assists in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards

　　Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines

　　Quality/Continuous Improvement:

　　Independently applies knowledge and ensures compliance with Black and Veatch quality program

　　Establishes related processes, and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality

　　Provides guidance and direction to others

　　Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

　　Engineering Production:

　　Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects

　　Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection

　　Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work

　　Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles

　　Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements

　　Develops and applies advanced engineering solutions to complex problems

　　Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for projects

　　Establishes work plan to be applied to a given project

　　Project Coordination:

　　Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on complex projects

　　Typically responsible for defining project schedules for single discipline or may have responsibility for multiple disciplines

　　Client Focus:

　　Responsible for determining identification of key client interests and drivers on projects

　　Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on moderately complex projects

　　Focuses on client's current needs and situations

　　May offer other services to the client

　　Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities

　　Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

　　Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area

　　Typically supports multiple projects on the very complex technical challenges

　　Actively advances knowledge management of the enterprise and provides mentoring

　　As a subject matter expert, has additional expertise in a technical area, participates in professional societies by presenting papers, participates on technical committees, and assists with code/standard authoring Is externally recognized in industry as an expert which enhances the Company brand

　　People Management - (supervision, career development, training, mentoring):

　　Typically oversees performance management, career planning, recognition, learning and development, and corrective actionsResource Management - (budgets, tools, processes, project support):

　　Implements resource management strategy

　　Manages engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline

　　Resolves resource conflicts and identifies training needs

　　Administrative:

　　Administrative responsibilities may include office administration Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for workgroup

　　Ensures adherence to corporate and division programs

　　May approve timesheets and expense reports

　　Management Responsibilities

　　Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Written Communications

　　Drive For Results

　　Priority Setting

　　Planning

　　Delegation

　　Directing Others

　　Conflict Management

　　Informing

　　Listening

　　Dealing with Ambiguity

　　Building Effective Teams

　　Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　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 11 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

　　Certifications

　　Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration

　　Work Environment/Physical Demands

　　Typical office environment. May be subject to extreme cold (temperatures below 30 degrees for periods of more than one hour), extreme heat (temperatures above 90 degrees for periods of more than one hour), hazards (electrical currents, working on scaffold

　　Competencies

　　Collaborates

　　Communicates effectively

　　Courage

　　Directs work

　　Instills trust

　　Interpersonal savvy

　　Organizational savvy

　　Customer focus

　　Decision quality

　　Salary Plan

　　ENG: Engineering

　　Job Grade

　　132

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　　Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

　　Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

　　To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

　　A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

　　We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

　　By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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　　Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

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