Associate Electrical Engineer- Substation

Black & Veatch • Cary, NC

100d

About The Position

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. In this role, you will have the opportunity to function as a technical specialist in substation design, which encompasses distribution, sub-transmission and transmission level voltage classes. You will develop electrical design deliverables, including protection and control design (protective relays) and/or physical design, and interface with clients, vendors and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• HV Substation Design experience - Physical and/or Protection & Controls.
• In Pursuit of Engineering-in-Training (EIT) Certification.
• Learning on the Fly.
• Problem Solving.
• Intellectual Horsepower.
• Written Communications.
• Drive For Results.
• Informing.
• Listening and Dealing with Ambiguity.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.

Responsibilities

• Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies and procedures.
• Applies knowledge to assigned tasks as appropriate and complies with B&V quality program.
• Prepares a variety of increasingly complex engineering deliverables.
• Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work.
• Prepares increasingly complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Recognizes, defines and resolves problems within assigned area.
• Provides direction and guidance to others.
• Assigns tasks to develop entry level professionals and interns.
• Coordinates with project leadership and other internal/external team members on less complex projects.
• Interacts as needed with other disciplines on details of design work.
• Understands external client's interest and drivers through regular interaction and communication.
• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.
• Assists with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required.
• Actively mentors entry level professionals and interns.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401K match.
• Benefits that start day 1.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree