Lead Structural Designer - Power

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Houston, TX

22d•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. Company : Black & Veatch Corporation Req Id : 112393 Opportunity Type : Staff Relocation eligible : No Full time/Part time : Full-Time Project Only Hire : No Visa Sponsorship Available: No Why Black and VeatchBlack and 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 and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and 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 Opportunity Our Virtual Data & Design Team is looking for a Senior Structural Designer to support our Advanced Power Generation space. The ideal candidate will have the following: Structural Experience (Steel and Foundation) Bentley Open Building Autodesk AutoCAD Bentley Microstation Experience 2D/3D Bluebeam Excellent time management Team building Excellent problem-solving skills Job SummaryFunctions as a senior engineering technician, technical design specialist and/or supervisor. Applies advanced technical expertise to address complex design challenges, typically within a specific engineering discipline, and contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions. Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) in conjunction with standardized procedures to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. In addition to hands-on design and production responsibilities, this role provides consultation, training, and oversight to other engineering technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to project standards.

Requirements

Structural Experience (Steel and Foundation)
Bentley Open Building
Autodesk AutoCAD
Bentley Microstation Experience 2D/3D
Bluebeam
Excellent time management
Team building
Excellent problem-solving skills
Typically a minimum of 11 years 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

Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology (preferred).

Responsibilities

Communicate and may set appropriate design and graphic standards.
Reviews project requirements and accurately determines the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
Promotes quality within project/group/section.
Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency.
Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards in force for the project.
May contribute to the continuous improvement of guides and standards.
May participate in and lead process improvement activities and assignments.
Responsible for drawing control and historical records, utilizing the appropriate method, as established by the project.
Demonstrates personal accuracy and drives continual improvement and change management efforts.
Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing complex design concepts and deliverables.
Applies judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
May review the deliverables of others.
May coordinate the presentation, delegate production design, or other electronic applications.
May monitor production to assure consistency , budget and schedule of the deliverables.
May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.
Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
May support field activities.
Communicates project design requirements, progress and schedules.
Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances.
Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns.
Assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities.
Identify training and development needs for personnel they supervise and may participate in training efforts.
Recognized for expertise in one or more areas.
May be assigned special assignments depending on technical expertise.
Assignments may involve solving a particular design problem or participating in a design team focused on completing an assigned project task.
Makes presentations and conducts training classes within a specialized area of expertise.

Benefits

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.
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 the success through stock ownership.

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