About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Overhead Transmission Line Structural Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL, focusing on transmission line design and analysis.

Responsibilities

Support design engineering and analysis on transmission scopes.
Support large, extensive 345kV+ rebuild and greenfield projects, including trending technologies like HVDC and 765kV.
Collect and assimilate data for engineering work. Perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards.
Develop recommendations for equipment and materials. Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
May assist with providing guidance to engineering team members.
Maintain positive client relations understanding client interests and drivers through effective communication with the project team.
May assist with business development activities.
Function as a technical specialist or in a lead role.
With minimal supervision, apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods.
Expand knowledge and skill set in area of discipline.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
Strong Experience in 69kV to 500kV overhead transmission line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line system based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.) preferred.
Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.
Previous client interaction experience with solid relationship-building abilities in pursuit of business opportunities.

Nice to Have

Experience with the design of utility-scale electrical transmission systems.
Structural design of transmission steel structures and their foundations.
Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software.

We Offer

Competitive compensation.
401k match and benefits that start day one.
Hybrid work environment to balance work and personal life.
Opportunity to own your career with purpose and meaning.
Empowerment to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey.

About the Company

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company with over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction. We are building a world of difference by empowering our people to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world.

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

State of Colorado: $148,852-$248,578
State of Illinois: $148,852-$248,578
State of Massachusetts: $162,384-$271,176
State of Minnesota: $142,086-$237,279
State of California: $148,852-$293,774

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Senior Overhead Transmission Line Structural Engineer

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