Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionalsThe interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.
Company : black & veatch corporation
Req id : 41421
Job title : electrical substation drafter / designer - western u.sRemote
Location : rgwalnut, vrtlak, vrtlaz, vrtlca, vrtlid, vrtlmt, vrtlnm, vrtlnv, vrtlor, vrtlut, vrtlwa, vrtlwy
Business unit sector : cor-power-projects services
Opportunity type : staff
Relocation eligible : no
Full time/part time : full-time
Project only hire : no
Visa sponsorship available: yes
Who we are...
Black & veatch is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company with a 100-year legacy of innovations in sustainable infrastructureWe go beyond the projectWe break down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life’s critical resources accessible to allOur work empowers our clients with the knowledge, ownership and confidence they need to make meaningful differencesBlack & veatch`s global power business conventional, renewable, sustainable, reliable and integrated power solutions to customersWe are an organization of highly skilled professionals delivering data-driven and strategic planning, consulting, engineering, construction, program management and combined epc solutionsWe are dedicated to innovation and staying up to date with technology advancements and have a desire to help our clients navigate changing demands and regulatory compliance, while providing a cost-effective competitive advantage.
Your key responsibilities will be to...
Function in a senior level engineering technician capacityWith minimal supervision, you will perform advanced functions requiring knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards and document control processes/procedures in support of creating and modifying deliverablesMay provide technical guidance and direction to other engineering professionals including delegation of work assignments.
Engineering standards:
Apply knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and black and veatch policies and procedures.
Quality / continuous improvement:
Proactively apply knowledge of the black and veatch quality program relative to deliverables.
Demonstrates personal accuracy and support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
Review design inputs in order to ensure consistency.
Assist to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
Engineering production:
Broaden the use of applications to continuously evaluate and improve methods, processes and procedures used to accomplish deliverables.
Create and develop deliverables based on a variety of design inputs.
May develop less complex design concepts and create project design deliverables based on a variety of design inputs.
May perform computations such as development of detailed material quantities and estimates.
Project coordination:
Coordinate deliverables with other groups involved on the same project to minimize interference or errors.
May support field activities.
May be responsible for support of project finalization including for example consolidation of records for as-built drawings or information to take off as-built quantities.
Client focus:
Focuses on the needs of internal clients while gaining an understanding of external client`s main interests and drivers.
Knowledge sharing, innovation and technology:
Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes.
May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
People management - (supervision - career development - developing professionals, mentoring):
May provide work direction and guidance to others within scope of work.
#li-jr2
Management responsibilities
Preferred qualifications
Diploma or certificate preferred
Associate degree in drafting or an engineering design related technology preferred
Typically a minimum of 3 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 computer automated drafting design (cadd), information modeling or other applications or design or modeling skills and/or design principles and practices.
Intermediate knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and black and veatch policies and procedures.
Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends.
Intermediate knowledge of company quality program.
Intermediate ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
Intermediate knowledge of other disciplines.
Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles.
Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline.
Minimum qualifications
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.
Certifications
Work environment/physical demands
Typical office environment: extensive sitting, keyboarding and telephone usageLimited lifting/carrying of files and boxes.
Competencies
Customer focus
Salary plan
Ent: engineering technician
Job function
Eng tech/designing/drafting
Job family
Engineering technician
Job grade
128
U.sFlsa
Non-exempt
Job code
0817
Black & veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all usersIf you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the employee relations department at (913) 458-2147This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applicationsGeneral inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
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 an 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, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, ad&d insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the b&v credit unionProfessionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent esop-owned companyAs employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company`s long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
Black & veatch holding company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all equal employment opportunity (eeo) affirmative action laws and regulationsBlack & veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
For our eeo policy statement, please click hereIf you’d like more information on your eeo rights under the law, please click here and here.
Notice to external search firms: black & veatch partners with bountyjobs for contingency search business through outside firmsResumes received outside the bountyjobs system will be considered unsolicited and black & veatch will not be obligated to pay a placement feeIf interested in learning more, please visit www.bountyjobs.com and register with our referral code: bv123Once registered, black & veatch will have access to your contact information should we choose to engage your agency for future hiring needs.
