Senior Registered Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role you will have the opportunity to lead Electrical design for water/wastewater projects, provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff in the regional design centers that are supporting project detailed design, serve as technical expert in electrical power distribution and miscellaneous plant electrical systems for client consultations, support business development related to enhanced Electrical services, and build business relationships with clients to understand needs and drivers. Additional project opportunities include studies such as Energy Optimization, Power System Coordination and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, and Electrical Reliability Analysis; construction inspection and resolution of electrical construction issues; coordination with local electrical utilities on project technical needs; review of supplier submittments; acting as a liaison between the local design team, client and remote design teams for Instrumentation and Control design; and startup and testing of major electrical equipment. The ideal candidate is located in the Chicago Metropolitan area. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
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.
Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer’s license in IL or another US jurisdiction
11+ years in electrical design, planning and construction services
Consulting and Water/Wastewater experience preferred
Experience in medium and low voltage power distribution equipment, including variable frequency drives and standby diesel generators
Experience in a client-facing/business development role
Power system analysis experience in SKM, ETAP, or other analysis software a plus

Responsibilities

Lead Electrical design for water/wastewater projects
Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff in the regional design centers that are supporting project detailed design
Serve as technical expert in electrical power distribution and miscellaneous plant electrical systems for client consultations
Support business development related to enhanced Electrical services
Build business relationships with clients to understand needs and drivers
Studies – Energy Optimization, Power System Coordination and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, and Electrical Reliability Analysis
Construction inspection and resolution of electrical construction issues
Coordination with local electrical utilities on project technical needs
Review of supplier submittals
Act as a liaison between the local design team, client and remote design teams for Instrumentation and Control design
Startup and testing of major electrical equipment