Senior Overhead Transmission Line Structural Engineer 1

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 113089

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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

Functions as technical specialist. Supervise multi-discipline engineering staff on projects of medium to high complexity, and/or is recognized as a key reference for technical guidance through depth and breadth of knowledge. Has some influence for scope of responsibilities within the organization.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for OHTL (including EHV 345kV-765kV) by maintaining standards, ensuring compliance, and serving as SME for complex projects.

• Champion a culture of innovation by supporting emerging trends, advancing tools and contributing to cross-functional initiatives that turn concepts into impactful solutions.

• Support project execution with risk mitigation and constructability insights.

• Develop talent via training and mentorship, while representing the company in industry standards committees.

• Applies knowledge and ensures compliance with B&V quality program. Establishes related processes and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality. Support continuous improvement, change management and risk management efforts.

• Lead preparation of complex engineering deliverables, including advanced research, calculations, data management, and innovative technical solutions across multiple or large-scale projects.

• Manage project budgets, schedules, quality requirements, and coordinates extensively with internal and external teams while often defining project schedules.

• Identity key client interests, ensures they are communicated and integrated into project execution, and supports business development by anticipating future client needs.
• Provide leadership through performance management, career development, workforce planning, and mentoring, including developing successors and guiding lower- and mid-level professionals.

Management Responsibilities

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

The following experience would be preferred based on the work anticipated from the client:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work
• Minimum of 11 years 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.
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

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

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

017
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