Graduate Engineer, Electrical - Hydropower

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

As an entry-level Electrical Engineer at Black & Veatch, you will help address infrastructure challenges and contribute to client projects and the company’s growth. You will be assigned to a functional area in the Hydropower department. The role involves learning and applying engineering standards, supporting quality and continuous improvement, preparing less complex engineering deliverables, conducting routine research and basic calculations, managing engineering data, and coordinating with project teams. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the applicant’s home country or the country where the professional is practicing.
• Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or knowledge in power systems, motors, transformers, renewable energy, power delivery, or three-phase power calculations.
• Previous internship experience.
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles, design guides, and standards.
• Awareness of industry trends and developing technologies.
• Fundamental knowledge of construction practices and principles.
• Skills in problem solving, written communication, informing, and peer relationships.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Develop familiarity with and apply departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and company policies and procedures.
• Understand and comply with the company quality program and support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Contribute to less complex engineering deliverables, including drawings, reports, specifications, and limited-scope studies.
• Conduct routine research and develop recommendations for equipment and materials selection.
• Collect, assimilate, and manage data for engineering work.
• Prepare basic engineering calculations using standard methods and principles applied in similar engineering analyses.
• Adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Share information and coordinate with others as requested or directed by a supervisor or project leadership.
• Focus on the needs of internal clients and develop a basic understanding of external clients’ interests and drivers.
• Support business development or pursuit activities as needed.
• Share knowledge of current technology and processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Sick time and dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
• Adoption reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employee referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-tax accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program
• Employee stock ownership and participation in financial rewards through stock ownership

What This Job Offers

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