Associate Overhead Transmission Line Structural Engineer

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Cary, NC

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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. As an Associate Structural - Transmission Line Engineer you will have the opportunity to support global transmission projects performing design engineering and analysis of transmission line work. You will support large, extensive 345kV+ rebuild and greenfield projects, including trending technologies like HVDC and 765kV. You will collect and assimilate data for engineering work, perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards, and develop recommendations for equipment and materials. You will also maintain positive client relations and may assist with business development activities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the utility-scale projects.
• Experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, LPile, MFAD, Sag10 or Ultralite.
• Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software.
• Solid experience using EXCEL or similar spreadsheets and MathCAD design templates.
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures.
• Prepares and verifies less complex engineering deliverables.
• Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work.
• Prepares engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Seeks out supervisor or project leadership to share information and gain guidance with respect to details of design and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.

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.

What This Job Offers

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