Staff Substation Structural Engineer
About The Position
Black & Veatch is hiring a Staff Substation Structural Engineer to lead structural engineering design and analysis for substation scopes. The role includes collecting and assimilating engineering data, conducting research, preparing calculations to company and industry standards, and developing recommendations for equipment and materials. The engineer works within project budget, schedule, and quality requirements, maintains client relationships through effective communication, and may support business development. With minimal supervision, the role applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses, may act as a technical specialist or lead, and may guide team members. The position also supports the development of knowledge in the discipline and related functional areas. The engineer leads structural work on Engineering Services and EPC substation projects, including analysis and design of equipment-support structures and foundations. The role involves preparing project specifications, supporting procurement, supervising structural engineers in US and overseas offices, coordinating technicians producing drawings and specifications, and serving as responsible charge for projects. Construction-phase work includes site visits, responding to RFIs, and reviewing contractor submittals. Project administration may include fee estimates, budget and schedule monitoring, change management, and applying quality-control requirements. The engineer coordinates across disciplines, provides technical and standards guidance, supports continuous improvement and resource management, and may manage resources for a small group. The position is full-time. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, at management discretion and depending on performance and assignments. Relocation is eligible. The listed compensation range is $120,406–$201,080.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the engineer's home country or country of practice, or equivalent engineering work experience.
- At least 5 years of related work experience.
- Active engineering registration or licensure supporting engineer-of-record requirements for applicable project countries.
- Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.
- Able to apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses with minimal supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Intermediate knowledge of structural engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.
- Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or equivalent.
- Basic 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 communication, drive for results, priority setting, planning, delegation, directing others, conflict management, informing, listening, dealing with ambiguity, and building effective teams.
- Experience designing utility-scale electrical substations, energy, renewables, or similar projects.
- Experience designing electrical substation steel structures and their foundations.
Responsibilities
- Execute structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for supporting structures and foundations for substation equipment and other energy infrastructure.
- Lead structural efforts on Engineering Services and EPC substation projects.
- Generate project-specific specifications and assist with procurement.
- Supervise structural engineers in US and overseas offices and work with structural technicians to prepare structural drawings and specifications.
- Lead production teams and serve as responsible charge for projects.
- Perform construction-phase engineering duties, including site visits, responding to RFIs, and reviewing contractor submittals.
- Perform project administrative tasks such as preparing design fee estimates, monitoring budget and schedule, managing project changes, and implementing quality-control requirements.
- Coordinate work with engineers from other disciplines.
- Provide guidance on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and company policies.
- Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards; provide technical guidance and support continuous improvement.
- Implement resource-management strategy, including managing resources for a small group.
- Collect and assimilate engineering data, conduct research, and prepare calculations in accordance with company and industry standards.
- Develop recommendations for equipment and materials while working within project budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
- Maintain positive client relations through effective communication and understanding client interests and drivers.
- May assist with business development and provide guidance to engineering team members.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- 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
Mid Level
