Electrical and Instrumentation Inspector

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Phoenix, AZ

9d • 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.  

Why Black and VeatchBlack & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.  Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The OpportunityUnder 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.
The TeamBlack & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities. 
Our Systems Design Group provides electrical, instrumentation, control and process mechanical solutions to all of Black & Veatch’s Water/Wastewater projects throughout North America. Black & Veatch is currently building our successful Phoenix regional office into the West Regional Design Center to support clients in western North America. This position will be part of our talented and growing Electrical and I&C team in the West Regional Design Center in Phoenix, AZ.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required, candidates with experience or specialized training that demonstrates their ability to succeed in this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
• 3+ years of experience in the design, installation and startup of electrical, instrumentation and control systems in an industrial automation environment.
• Experience in the water and wastewater industry is highly desirable.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematic drawings and control panel wiring drawings.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical single line diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s).
• Experience with AutoCAD is desirable but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft 365 products.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC, NFPA-70) and NFPA-70E standards for industrial and commercial installations.
• Experience performing electrical equipment inspections and data collection for performance of Arc Flash and Shock Hazard Risk Assessments per NFPA 70E.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu design and construction markup and collaboration software is desirable but not required.
• Experience in PLC and HMI programming is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspection, testing, design and construction coordination for electrical, instrumentation and control systems for water and wastewater utility clients.
• Provide troubleshooting and field investigations to support client needs.
• Develop knowledge of client design standards and assist others in interpretation and application
• Witness or perform instrument calibrations and loop checks
• Inspect electrical equipment such as Motor Control Centers (MCC’s), Switchboards, Panelboards and Industrial Control Panels of various voltages.
• Attend construction meetings
• Reviewing contractor electrical and instrumentation shop drawings
• Coordinate communications between the client, design engineers and general contractors.
• Peform field verification of existing wiring and controls 
• Develop P&ID’s, control panel details, schematics, loop drawings, and computer system I/O lists

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• 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.
• 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