Staff Overhead Transmission Line Structural Engineer
About The Position
Black & Veatch is seeking a Staff Overhead Transmission Line Structural Engineer to function as a technical specialist or in a lead role. With minimal supervision, the engineer applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses, develops concepts for increasingly complex engineering problems, and may provide technical guidance to a group or supervise engineering staff on low- to medium-complexity projects. The role may include developing, validating, and presenting specialist or technical work products. The position is part of Black & Veatch Operations, which develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities supporting execution and process excellence. The team environment offers opportunities to work collaboratively across the organization and to pursue career development. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program and at least five years of related work experience. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, subject to manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments. Relocation is eligible; visa sponsorship is not available. Compensation varies by office location and is listed for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and Massachusetts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the applicant’s home country or the country where the applicant is practicing.
- At least five years of related work experience.
- Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search.
Responsibilities
- Develop knowledge of and provide guidance on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and company policies; provide technical guidance to project and discipline colleagues.
- Apply and support compliance with the company quality program, including providing guidance, ensuring compliance where assigned, and supporting continuous improvement and change management.
- Prepare complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; research and recommend equipment or materials; oversee engineering data collection and management as needed; and prepare complex engineering calculations using standard methods and principles.
- Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements, and independently apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses.
- Delegate appropriate tasks to lower-level team members, review their work, and take responsibility for activities such as leading production teams, coordinating multiple disciplines, or serving as responsible charge for a project.
- Coordinate with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects.
- Assist in identifying key client interests and drivers, communicate them to project teams, develop approaches that address them, and support business development or pursuit activities.
- Provide technical consultation and guidance as a recognized specialist; design moderately complex projects or support multiple projects with complex technical challenges; foster knowledge management and mentor colleagues.
- Assist with performance management, mentoring, recognition, corrective actions, career planning, and learning and development; identify and train successors for role-specific work.
- Assist with resource management strategy and potentially manage engineering resources for a small single-discipline group.
- As assigned, implement and communicate work-group policies, procedures, and processes; ensure adherence to corporate and division programs; and approve timesheets and expense reports.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation and holiday time
- Sick time and dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401(k) plan
- Adoption reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vendor discounts
- Employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-tax accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
- B&V Credit Union
- Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program
- Employee stock ownership and participation in financial rewards through stock ownership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
