Associate Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Federal)

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Atlanta, GA

1d • $82,770 - $165,876 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Electrical Engineer role is an early career professional opportunity for engineers who have begun to apply their academic foundation in a professional environment. Under general supervision, this professional may contribute to electrical engineering design and analysis for mission critical facilities while continuing to build depth in Federal standards, Mission Critical systems, and Black & Veatch execution practices.

The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to one of the following: Kansas City (Overland Park, KS); D.C. (Arlington, VA); Denver (CO); Atlanta (GA); or Dallas (TX).

Requirements

• 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 1 year 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.
• This position supports Black & Veatch project work with the U.S. Federal Government. As a result, U.S. citizenship is a requirement.
• Developing ability to independently apply electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written/oral communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and apply Federal codes, Mission Critical standards, and client specific requirements.
• Effective collaborator in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) / Engineering-in-Training (EIT) Certification, passed or in progress.
• Demonstrated interest in mission critical facilities, power system reliability, and Federal/DoD infrastructure.
• Exposure to or interest in:
• Standby power systems, UPS, grounding, and lightning protection
• Microgrids, controls, communications, or security systems (differentiators)
• Familiarity or interest in engineering tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and lighting analysis software.
• Interest in Mission Critical differentiators such as microgrids, controls, communications, or secure facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering assignments of low to medium complexity using standard engineering principles, established practices, and company design standards.
• Support the design and documentation of mission critical electrical systems, including:
• Low voltage power distribution
• Lighting systems
• Standby power and reliability-focused infrastructure (under supervision)
• Prepare engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, calculations, specifications, and studies of limited to moderate scope.
• Perform routine research and assist with equipment and material selection.
• Develop and check basic to intermediate engineering calculations using standard methods (e.g., load summaries, panel schedules, lighting analysis).
• Apply and continue developing knowledge of Federal design standards and workflows, including DoD agency requirements (e.g., USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC).
• Support Mission Critical projects involving power reliability, redundancy, grounding, and lightning protection, with guidance from senior engineers.
• Gain experience with DesignBidBuild and Construction Phase Services projects in the Federal market.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and coordination during design and construction phases, as directed.
• Apply and comply with the Black & Veatch Quality Program for assigned tasks.
• Understand and adhere to project budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and lessons learned efforts within the Mission Critical solution discipline.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and project team members under the direction of project leadership.
• Receive mentoring from more experienced Mission Critical engineers and begin applying knowledge more independently.
• Participate in Mission Critical solution discipline culture, training, and teambuilding activities.
• Share developing technical knowledge and lessons learned with peers and project teams.

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day one.
• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and 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, 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.
• 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 that success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level