Senior BESS Structural Engineer

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Orlando, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Design structures and foundations for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities, supporting grid resilience and renewable energy integration. The role designs a variety of structural systems and collaborates with other disciplines to deliver energy infrastructure projects. Black & Veatch’s broader portfolio also offers opportunities to contribute to projects in data centers, substations, power generation, water, and other markets. The position serves as a technical specialist, providing engineering guidance and developing advanced solutions for complex problems. It prepares and reviews complex engineering deliverables and calculations, coordinates project work, manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements, and may lead production teams or coordinate multiple disciplines. The role also supports client engagement, business development, mentoring, resource management, and implementation of workgroup policies and processes. The position may be based at any Black & Veatch office in the United States. A hybrid work environment may be available, including the option to work two days a week away from the office. Hybrid or flexible options may be offered after the first 90 days, subject to manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments. Relocation may be eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the applicant’s home country or country of professional practice.
At least 11 years of related work experience.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.
Applicants must be able to work in a hybrid or office setting as applicable; location may be any of the company’s U.S. offices.

Nice To Haves

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Advanced knowledge of structural engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.
Intermediate to advanced structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or equivalent.
Foundation design experience using software such as LPile, RISA Foundation, or SP-Mats.
Experience performing structural connection and miscellaneous calculations using MS Excel and/or Mathcad.
Skills in written communications, drive for results, priority setting, planning, delegation, directing others, conflict management, informing, listening, dealing with ambiguity, and building effective teams.
Previous client interaction experience and relationship-building abilities in pursuit of business opportunities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to lead teams.
Ability to think quickly at job sites and when interacting with customer personnel.
Experience designing utility-scale energy infrastructure such as solar, BESS, substations, or power generation.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance on department design guides, standards, systems, engineering codes, and company policies; assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards.
Provide technical guidance to project teams and others regarding projects and disciplines.
Apply and ensure compliance with the company quality program, provide guidance, and support continuous improvement and change management.
Prepare complex engineering deliverables, research and recommend equipment or materials, and manage engineering data.
Prepare complex engineering calculations and develop and apply advanced engineering solutions and techniques to complex problems.
Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements; establish project work plans and review lower-level engineering work or assignments.
Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple disciplines, or serve as responsible charge for a project, as assigned.
Coordinate with internal and external team members and define schedules for single-discipline or multiple-discipline projects.
Identify client interests and drivers, communicate them to project teams, and develop approaches to address client concerns; support client service and business development or pursuit activities.
Serve as a technical specialist, consult and guide project teams, support multiple projects with complex technical challenges, foster knowledge sharing, and mentor others.
Assist with performance management, recognition, corrective actions, career planning, and learning and development.
Implement resource management strategies and manage engineering resources for small single-discipline groups.
Help implement and communicate workgroup policies, procedures, and processes; ensure adherence to corporate and division programs; may approve timesheets and expense reports.