Why Black and Veatch

Black and Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

This position is focused on the design of structures and foundations for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities, helping make the energy grid more resilient and accommodating of renewable energy sources.  This engineer will design a variety of structural systems, broaden their design experience, and collaborate with other disciplines, while delivering critical energy infrastructure projects to the community.  BVs broad portfolio of projects also provide the opportunity to participate in markets such as Data Centers, Substations, Power Generation, Water, to name a few.  BVs diverse markets service society and bring invaluable benefit to clients around the world.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors which include, Governments and Environment, Energy and Process Industries, and Connectivity and Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of supporting structures and foundations for BESS equipment and other energy infrastructure. 
• Support fast-paced EPC projects generating project-specific specifications and assisting with procurement process. 
• Supervise structural engineers (both in the US and in overseas offices) and work with structural technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications. Is responsible for leading production teams and serving as the responsible charge for projects. 
• Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFI’s, and review of contractor submittals. 
• Perform project administrative tasks, which may include any/all of the following:  preparation of design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, management of project changes, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements. 
• Coordinate work with other discipline engineers. 
• Lead the structural efforts on EPC projects with construction values of up to $50M 
• Provide guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies.  Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards. Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines. Support continuous improvement efforts. Provide guidance and direction to others. 
• Implement resource management strategy including managing resources for a small group. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Active PE License 
• Proficiency using 3D structural analysis and design software (i.e. RISA-3D, STAADPro, etc.) for steel and concrete design 
• Previous structural experience in the utility, energy, renewables, or similar fields. 
• Strong communication skills, both with internal interdisciplinary teams as well as external client and construction teams. 

Minimum Qualifications

Certifications

Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority.  Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of  U.S. Office Locations (select United States).  Some positions may be relocation eligible. Speak to your recruiter if you have interest in relocation.

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