Senior Substation Designer 1

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Substation Designer with 8-11 years of experience to join our team in Overland Park, KS, Cary, NC, or Houston, TX. This role is part of the Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) team, where you will function in a senior lead engineering technician capacity. You will 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. The ideal candidate will have advanced experience with AutoCAD Electrical (SDS) and advanced experience with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and/or GIS).

Responsibilities

Engineering Standards

• 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 determines the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.

Quality / Continuous Improvement

• Promotes quality within project/group/section.
• Reviews design inputs to ensure consistency.
• Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
• Responsible for drawing control and historical records, utilizing the appropriate method, as established by the project.
• Demonstrates personal accuracy and drives continual improvement and change management efforts.

Engineering Production

• Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables.
• Applies judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
• Uses advanced applications (e.g., modeling and design software) in performance of work provided.
• May review the deliverables of others.
• May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
• May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.

Project Coordination

• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
• May support field activities.
• May communicate project design requirements, progress, and schedules.

Client Focus

• Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances.
• May communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns.

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology

• May assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities.
• Identifies training and development needs for personnel they supervise.
• May be recognized for expertise in one or more areas.

People Management

• Typically assists with functions including performance management process, recognition, and corrective actions.
• May participate in career planning and learning and development.
• Supervises engineering technicians, including mentoring, instructing, delegation of work, and providing feedback.

Resource Management

• May assist in monitoring staffing levels and available skill sets for project(s).
• Assists in identifying resource application needs and process requirements.

Requirements

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. Includes 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

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits that start day one
• Hybrid work environment to balance work and personal life
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision insurances, disability, and a robust wellness program
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and B&V Credit Union
• Performance-based bonus program
• Opportunity to be part of a 100 percent ESOP-owned company

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 empower our people to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. We are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. We value diverse voices and perspectives, cultivating an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and providing innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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