Project Electrical Engineer - Hydropower

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The Project Electrical Engineer functions as a technical specialist or in a lead role, applying advanced engineering techniques and analyses with minimal supervision. The role develops concepts and approaches for increasingly complex engineering problems, prepares and presents specialist technical output, and may provide technical guidance or supervise engineering staff on low- to medium-complexity projects. The position prepares complex engineering deliverables, calculations, equipment and materials recommendations, and coordinates work across disciplines and internal and external teams. It manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements, reviews work by lower-level engineers, and may lead production teams, coordinate multiple disciplines, or serve as responsible charge for a project. The role also supports client and business-development activities, mentoring, knowledge management, and—where applicable—engineering resource and administrative responsibilities. The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent engineering experience, at least five years of related work experience, and active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer-of-record requirements in applicable countries. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, subject to manager discretion, 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 they practice, or equivalent experience in engineering work.
At least 5 years of related work experience.
Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer-of-record requirements for company projects in applicable countries.
Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance on projects and disciplines, including design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and company policies.
Apply and support compliance with the company quality program and contribute to continuous improvement and change management.
Prepare complex engineering deliverables, research, equipment and materials recommendations, and engineering calculations for larger or multiple projects.
Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements; oversee engineering data collection and management as applicable.
Apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis, delegate appropriate tasks, and review lower-level engineering work.
Lead production teams, coordinate multiple-discipline activities, or serve as responsible charge for a project, as assigned.
Coordinate with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects.
Assist in identifying client interests and drivers, communicate them to project teams, and develop approaches that address client concerns.
Support business development and pursuit activities and may provide other services to clients.
Provide technical consultation and guidance in a practice area, foster knowledge management, and mentor lower-level professionals.
Assist with performance management, recognition, corrective actions, career planning, learning and development, and successor development as applicable.
May assist with resource management and oversee engineering resources for small single-discipline groups.
May help implement and communicate work-group policies, procedures, and processes; ensure adherence to corporate and division programs; and approve timesheets and expense reports.