Lead Electrical Engineer - BESS Design (US Hybrid)
Company: Black & Veatch
Location: Paramus
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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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:
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.
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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
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