Associate Hydropower Structural Engineer

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Nashville, TN

110d

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. Under general supervision and applying knowledge gained with experience, begins functioning as a technical specialist. Continues to build on experience and gain more in depth knowledge working on larger and more complex assignments. May start to expand knowledge into other disciplines and/or functional areas.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in a US state, or ability to become licensed within twelve months of hiring.
• Familiarity with ASME BTH.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAADPro, or SAP 2000.
• Proficiency with non-structural software packages such as Bluebeam, Mathcad, MS Word, MS Excel, AutoCAD, and Revit.

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 and performs research for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work and prepares increasingly complex engineering calculations.
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Recognizes, defines and resolves problems within assigned area and may provide 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 with external clients and focuses on needs of internal clients and project leadership.
• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.
• May assist with performance management process and actively mentors entry level professionals and interns.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• Disability insurance and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement and tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts and an employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance and pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan and eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree