Associate Engineer - Electrical, Black & Veatch Corporation, Walnut Creek, CA

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Walnut Creek, CA

1d • $107,182 - $172,788 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline plus at least 1 year of related experience.
• Related experience must include performing studies including Short Circuit (Fault) Studies, Load Flow Studies, Harmonic Studies, Arc Flash Studies, and Coordination Studies.
• Must have experience with commonly utilized system modeling software programs ETAP and SKM.
• Must have experience with Auxiliary Power System design including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, and wiring.
• Must have experience with Auxiliary Power Systems and philosophies which are encountered in Generation facilities, Water / Wastewater facilities, and industrial facilities.
• Must have experience with Bluebeam Revu, ProjectWise Explorer, and Microsoft 365.
• Must have experience with IEEE standards and other commonly utilized industry standards.
• Must have experience independently developing written communication and facilitating coordination with team members and clients.
• Must have experience working cooperatively in a team environment.
• Must have experience adhering to project schedules, budgets, and scope of work.
• This position allows for telecommuting within standard commuting distance from the Black and Veatch Walnut Creek, CA office.
• National travel required up to 10% of the time.
• Must have good written and verbal communications skills in English.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Function as a technical specialist and independently execute power system studies using advanced industry software such as ETAP and SKM.
• Conduct a broad range of power system studies and calculations such as short circuit, load flow, arc flash, harmonics, and protective device coordination for solar, BESS, conventional generation facilities, and water / wastewater facilities.
• Independently apply knowledge and interpretation about departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the Client’s main interests and drivers, manage engineering data and calculations, assist project managers in business development or pursuit activities including proposal development, support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Confer with engineers, Clients, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering solutions.
• Daily tasks include research, design, and communication with other project team members.
• No Hire / Fire Authority.
• Applicants for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H-1B visa, TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Benefits

• 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.
• 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 that success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

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