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Lead Electrical Engineer - Solar Utility Design (US Hybrid)-March 2024
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About Lead Electrical Engineer - Solar Utility Design (US Hybrid)

  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

  Black & Veatch endeavors to makeaccessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.

  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.

  Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

  For our EEO Policy Statement, please click. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please clickand.

  Notice to External Search Firms : Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

  Nearest Major Market: Olathe

  Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

  Job Segment: Electrical Engineering, Construction, Design Engineer, Electrical, Engineer, Engineering

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