Black & Veatch

Senior Substation Structural Engineer

Black & Veatch

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: HoustonTexasUnited States

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About the role

  • Lead structural design engineering and analysis on substation scopes
  • 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
  • Assist with providing guidance to engineering team members
  • Maintain positive client relations through effective communication with the project team
  • Assist with business development activities
  • Function as a technical specialist or have management and/or administrative responsibilities for a group
  • Supervise engineering staff on projects of medium to high complexity and provide technical guidance through depth and breadth of knowledge

Requirements

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 11 years related work experience
  • Active PE License
  • Advanced knowledge of Structural Engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
  • Intermediate to advanced structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or equivalent
  • Foundation design experience using analysis and design software such as LPile, RISA Foundation, SP-Mats, etc.
  • Experience performing structural connection and miscellaneous calculations using MS Excel and/or Mathcad
  • Previous client interaction experience with solid relationship-building abilities in pursuit of business opportunities
  • Proven strong written and verbal communications skills and ability to lead teams
  • Ability to think quick at the job site and in front of customer personnel
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • 401K match
  • Benefits that start day 1
  • Flexible work environment
  • Paid vacation and holiday time
  • Sick time and dependent sick time
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vendor discounts
  • Employment referral program
  • AD&D insurance
  • Pre-taxed accounts
  • Voluntary legal plan
  • B&V Credit Union
  • Performance-based bonus program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
structural engineeringstructural design3D analysisdesign softwarefoundation designstructural steel experienceconcrete experiencestructural connection calculationsMS ExcelMathcad
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationrelationship-buildingteam guidanceproblem-solvingclient relationsbusiness developmenttechnical guidanceproject managementbudget management
Certifications
bachelor's degree in engineeringPE License