Senior Substation Designer 1

Senior Substation Designer 1

Black and Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanitys 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

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Senior Substation Designer functions in a senior lead engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, modify or create deliverables and perform assignments of a design nature by applying basic engineering principles and established design practices to develop complex design concepts. Provide technical guidance and may provide direction to other engineering professionals. The ideal candidate will have advanced experience with AutoCAD Electrical (SDS) and advanced experience with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and / or GIS).

At Black & 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.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

The Team

As part of BV, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our three market sectors. As 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

Engineering Standards :

• Pro-activate provides guidance and direction by utilizing knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures.
• Reviews project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.

Quality / Continuous Improvement :

Engineering Production :

Project Coordination :

Client Focus :

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology :

People Management - (supervision - career development - developing professionals, mentoring) :

Resource Management - (staffing) :

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred. Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred. Typically a minimum of 8-11 years related work experience. Preferred Non-Technical Skills : Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving, Perseverance, Patience, Time Management, Drive for Results, Self Development, Listening, Informing. Preferred Technical Skills : Ability to use the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments. Include but not limited to CADD, other electronic applications, information modeling and document storage systems. Advanced experience with AutoCAD Electrical (SDS), Advanced experience with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and / or GIS). Intermediate knowledge of schematics, wiring, and panel fronts. Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and B&V policies and procedures. Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends. Advanced knowledge of other disciplines. Basic knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles. Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline. Basic knowledge of procurement & contract administration.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience.