Staff Overhead Transmission Line Structural Engineer

Black & Veatch • Lenexa, KS

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About The Position

As a Structural Engineer you will have the opportunity to support design engineering and analysis on transmission scopes. You will collect and assimilate data for engineering work, perform research, and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards. You will develop recommendations for equipment and materials, understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements. You may assist with providing guidance to engineering team members and maintain positive client relations by understanding client interests and drivers through effective communication with the project team. Additionally, you may assist with business development activities and function as a technical specialist or in a lead role. With minimal supervision, you will apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods, expanding your knowledge and skill set in your area of discipline.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Strong PLS CADD experience and proficiency.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.
• Proven strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to think quickly at the job site and in front of customer personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the design of utility-scale electrical transmission systems.
• Structural design of transmission steel structures and their foundations.
• Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software.
• Previous client interaction experience with solid relationship-building abilities in pursuit of business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support design engineering and analysis on transmission scopes.
• Collect and assimilate data for engineering work.
• Perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards.
• Develop recommendations for equipment and materials.
• Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
• Assist with providing guidance to engineering team members.
• Maintain positive client relations understanding client interests and drivers through effective communication with the project team.
• Assist with business development activities.
• Function as a technical specialist or in a lead role.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• Disability insurance and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement and tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts and an employment referral program.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree