Electrical and Instrumentation Inspector

Why Black and Veatch

Black & 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; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 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.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to...

• Perform field inspection, testing, design and construction coordination for electrical, instrumentation and control systems for water and wastewater utility clients.
• Provide troubleshooting and field investigations to support client needs.
• Develop knowledge of client design standards and assist others in interpretation and application
• Witness or perform instrument calibrations and loop checks
• Inspect electrical equipment such as Motor Control Centers (MCC’s), Switchboards, Panelboards and Industrial Control Panels of various voltages.
• Attend construction meetings
• Reviewing contractor electrical and instrumentation shop drawings
• Coordinate communications between the client, design engineers and general contractors.
• Peform field verification of existing wiring and controls
• Develop P&ID’s, control panel details, schematics, loop drawings, and computer system I/O lists

The Team

Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch 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.

Our Systems Design Group provides electrical, instrumentation, control and process mechanical solutions to all of Black & Veatch’s Water/Wastewater projects throughout North America. Black & Veatch is currently building our successful Phoenix regional office into the West Regional Design Center to support clients in western North America. This position will be part of our talented and growing Electrical and I&C team in the West Regional Design Center in Phoenix, AZ.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required, candidates with experience or specialized training that demonstrates their ability to succeed in this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
• 7+ years of experience in the design, installation and startup of electrical, instrumentation and control systems in an industrial automation environment.
• Experience in the water and wastewater industry is highly desirable.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematic drawings and control panel wiring drawings.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical single line diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s).
• Experience with AutoCAD is desirable but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft 365 products.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC, NFPA-70) and NFPA-70E standards for industrial and commercial installations.
• Experience performing electrical equipment inspections and data collection for performance of Arc Flash and Shock Hazard Risk Assessments per NFPA 70E.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu design and construction markup and collaboration software is desirable but not required.
• Experience in PLC and HMI programming is desirable but not required.

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.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• 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 and Schedule

• This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also be require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

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