Graduate Engineering Specialist - Electrical

Black & Veatch • Lenexa, KS

6d • $34 - $40 • 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.   Functions in an engineering capacity supporting Substation design. Under close supervision, performs routine aspects of engineering assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles. Applies knowledge of engineering principles to prescribed techniques and procedures to complete project assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or sciences preferred or any other degree, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities.
• 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

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Technology
• Coursework and knowledge of substation design 
• Understanding schematics and wiring diagrams
• Previous internship experience 
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles, design guides and standards
• Insight of industry trends and developing technology
• Fundamental knowledge of construction practices and principles
• Skilled in problem solving, written communication, informing, and peer relationships

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing electrical engineering deliverables, like reports, drawings and specifications.
• Adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements 
• Develops familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
• Develops an understanding and complies with the Black and Veatch quality program 
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
• Contributes to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope 
• Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection 
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work 
• Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis 
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Shares information with others as requested 
• Coordinates with others when directed by supervisor or project leadership
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers 
• May provide support to business development or pursuit activities
• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and 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, 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 that success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees