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Lead Electrical Engineer - BESS Design (US Hybrid)

Company: Black & Veatch
Location: Paramus
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Lead Electrical Engineer - BESS Design (US Hybrid)
Date: May 5, 2023
Location:
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 : 97636
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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 one. 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-TF1
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.
From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities. More information can be found!
The Opportunity
Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer supporting utility scale BESS (battery energy storage systems) projects . In this role, you will have the opportunity to:



  • Function as a technical specialist or in a lead / supervisory role over BESS projects and teams.


  • Coordinate with multidisciplinaryteams including peer engineering and technical staff.


  • Develop electrical drawing deliverables including single diagrams, schematics, interconnection diagrams, and equipment layouts.


  • Develop electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction.


  • Attend on-site meetings, investigate existing conditions, interface with clients and provide support during construction.


  • Extensively use Microsoft Office business systems such as ProjectWise, electrical engineering software, such as ETAP and Computer Aided Drafting Tools, such as AutoCAD to view and manipulate engineering drawing files.


    This is a HYBRID opportunity, and we will consider candidates located near any Regional Office , with a preference for candidates located near our larger offices and project hubs- Overland Park, KS (Kansas City); Houston, TX; Charlotte/Raleigh, NC; Ann Arbor, MI; Denver, CO (*relocation assistance options may be available). Click the link to see a full list of our current.
    #LI-TF1
    Key Responsibilities
    Engineering Standards:


    • 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 complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks


      • May be responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program


      • Provides related guidance and direction to others


      • Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts


        Engineering Production:


        • Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple 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


        • Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods


        • Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments


        • Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading larger production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project


          Project Coordination:

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

            Client Focus:


            • Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on moderately complex projects and may determine the key clients in some instances


            • 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


            • May offer other services to the clients


            • 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 complex technical challenges


              • Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring


              • Develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems


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


                • Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required


                • May participate in career planning, and learning and development


                  Resource Management - (budgets, tools, processes, project support):


                  • Implements resource management strategy


                  • Manages engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline


                    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
                      Preferred Qualifications
                      We are seeking candidateswith electrical engineering experience in Renewables projects, such as BESS and Solar (PV). Preference for candidates qualified in:


                      • Electrical equipment sizing and selection


                      • Understand and be able to work within a schedule and man hours budget


                      • Familiar with applicable NEC and IEEE/ANSI standards


                      • Experience with specifying and procuring electrical equipment


                      • Create man hour budgets, and schedule for projects and proposals


                      • Actively coordinate with others on the team


                      • Act in a lead engineer role on BESS projects, or other Renewables Solutions (Solar, EV Charging, etc)


                      • Delegate Mentor and supervise work of younger engineers and designers


                      • Communicate with upper management and provide status updates on engineering design activities


                        Minimum Qualifications


                        • 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 8 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
                          Competencies
                          Collaborates
                          Communicates effectively
                          Courage
                          Directs work
                          Instills trust
                          Interpersonal savvy
                          Organizational savvy
                          Customer focus
                          Decision quality
                          Salary Plan
                          ENG: Engineering
                          Job Grade
                          131
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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.
                          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.
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