Associate Engineer- Electrical, Black & Veatch Corporation, Dallas, TX

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Dallas, TX

1d • 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 Engineering or related discipline, plus at least 1 year of related experience.
• Must have experience evaluating, designing, and estimating Overhead, Underground, Re-Conductoring, asset replacement projects in both Urban and Rural environments, in compliance with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and Company standards.
• Must have experience using Pole Loading Analysis such as OCalc Pro, to design distribution section of power grid to verify the pole safety factor and prepare construction drawing layouts for improvements to existing electric systems.
• Must have experience coordinating with transmission line to appeal transmission pole calculations for new designs to verify the pole safety factor and ensure standard compliance.
• Must have experience with research and developing recommendations for equipment and materials selection for transformers.
• Must have experience preparing cost estimates, specifications, evaluation guidelines and requisitions for each design using Maximo, ArcMap, GTech and submitting professional letters.
• Must have experience performing Quality Control for projects to ensure the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), company quality standards and job specifications have been considered in the design process before the construction review.
• Must have experience interacting with construction crew, vendor and client during the initial stage of construction for final inputs and clarifications on the job.
• Must have experience performing advanced power calculations including voltage drop and voltage flicker for single phase and three phase services.
• Must have experience initiating right-of-way procedures, permits, and verify easements.
• Telecommuting is permitted within standard commuting distance of the Black & Veatch Dallas Office.
• National travel required up to 10%.
• 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

• Prepare a variety of moderately complex technical drawings, specifications or electrical systems to ensure installation and operations conform to standards.
• Responsible for one lines, connection diagrams, power pole design, evaluation guidelines, electrical equipment procurement, bill of quantities, interconnection requirements, construction record drawings (above ground and underground design), power distribution drawings, process equipment motor control and switchgear control schematics, power equipment layout, conduit routing plans, electrical installation details.
• Operate computer-assisted eng. or design software or equipment to perform AC/DC loading calcs, ampacity calcs, battery duty cycle, battery charger, voltage drop, voltage flicker, conduit sizing, pole loading analysis and conductor sizing for overhead and underground utility lines.
• Examples of software tools are Poleforeman, O-Calc, G-Tech, Arch Map Designer, ArcGIS and GWD/GIS.
• Perform QA/QC checks on design projects including schematics, eng. design calculations, loading analysis, bill of materials.
• Coordinate with permitting or right of way departments within Co. or client to ensure project requirements are met and provide necessary help in procuring the requirements.
• Confer with engineers, clients, or others to discuss existing or potential eng. projects or products to provide an engineered solution.
• Assign tasks to/coordinate with internal team members.
• Ensure compliance with Co. quality program.
• Support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection; design, implement and maintain substation and distribution equipment facilities components.
• Perform site visits, field analysis and surveying for projects to collect, assimilate and manage all the data pertaining to power conductors, poles, equipment etc. to be used in eng. phase.
• Assist client in the procurement of long lead items including poles that meets client requirements, power conductors, reclosers, etc.
• Adhere to schedule and quantity requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates and assist with proposal/business development activities.
• Assist with mentoring of electrical engineers, performance management process and any corrective actions required.
• Work directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Obtain an understanding of client interests and drivers through client communications and apply those to performance of work responsibilities, working with other disciplines as necessary to identify and coordinate necessary tasks to achieve client deliverables.
• Provide eng. support during construction activities of projects by answering any technical questions and facilitating material support.
• Work on As-Builts after construction of projects to make necessary updates and red-lines that helps in project close out.
• Provide support to business development and pursuit activities for distribution eng. design projects by obtaining specifications and pricing from suppliers and preparing bidding documents.
• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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