Graduate Engineering Specialist - Electrical
- Full-time
Job Summary
Functions in an engineering capacity supporting Substation design. Under close supervision, performs routine aspects of engineering assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles. Applies knowledge of engineering principles to prescribed techniques and procedures to complete project assignments.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in producing electrical engineering deliverables, like reports, drawings and specifications.
- Adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements
- Engineering Standards: Develops familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
- Quality/Continuous Improvement: Develops an understanding and complies with the Black and Veatch quality program
- Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
- Engineering Production: Contributes to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope
- Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
- Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work
- Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis
- Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements
- Project Coordination: Shares information with others as requested
- Coordinates with others when directed by supervisor or project leadership
- Client Focus: Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers
- May provide support to business development or pursuit activities
- Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology: Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Technology
- Coursework and knowledge of substation design
- Understanding schematics and wiring diagrams
- Previous internship experience
- Basic knowledge of engineering design principles, design guides and standards
- Insight of industry trends and developing technology
- Fundamental knowledge of construction practices and principles
- Skilled in problem solving, written communication, informing, and peer relationships
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or sciences preferred or any other degree, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Salary Plan
Job Grade
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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In accordance with local law, the following Hourly compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $34.25 - $39.66
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