Power Systems Engineers

Lead Power Systems Engineer – Phoenix, AZ (US Hybrid)

Date:
Aug 30, 2024

Location:

US Phoenix, AZ, US
Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Opportunity Type:
Staff
Full time/Part time:
Full‑Time
Visa Sponsorship:
Yes

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Function as a Lead or Senior Engineer
• Conduct studies in Energy Optimization, Power System Coordination and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, Electrical Reliability Analysis
• Perform construction inspection and resolve electrical construction issues
• Coordinate with local electrical utilities on project technical needs
• Review supplier submittals
• Act as liaison between local design team, client and remote design teams for I&C design
• Start up and test major electrical equipment
• Lead electrical design for water/wastewater projects
• Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff in regional design centers
• Serve as technical expert in electrical power distribution and miscellaneous plant electrical systems for client consultations
• Support business development related to enhanced Electrical services
• Build business relationships with clients to understand needs and drivers

Please note:

This role will be hybrid – 2 days per week remote, 3 days per week in‑office.

The team supports the Governments & Environment market sector and works on projects for government agencies and regulated utilities.

• Engineering Standards
  :
  Remain current, apply design guides, standards, codes, Black & Veatch policies, and procedures.
• Quality / Continuous Improvement
  :
  Apply knowledge consistently, ensure compliance with Black & Veatch quality program, provide guidance and direction, support improvement and change management.
• Engineering Production
  :
  Prepare complex deliverables, research and recommend equipment/materials, perform calculations, manage budget, schedule and quality.
• Planning & Evaluation
  :
  Evaluate, select and adapt engineering techniques, review lower‑level work, oversee data management, lead small teams and act as project lead.
• Project Coordination
  :
  Coordinate with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Client Focus
  :
  Identify key client interests, communicate them, develop approaches, provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
• Conduct knowledge sharing, innovation and technology leadership.
• People management: mentoring, performance management, training and recognition.

• Professional Engineer license.
• 5+ years in electrical design, planning and construction services.
• Consulting and Water/Wastewater experience preferred.
• Experience in medium and low voltage power distribution equipment, including variable frequency drives and standby diesel generators.
• Understanding of PLC hardware and software setup, network configuration, HMI, SCADA system, instrumentation, fiber optic cabling.
• Experience in a client‑facing/business development role.
• Power system analysis experience with SKM, ETAP, or other analysis software.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience.

Professional registration or licensure in designated home office country, or active pursuit of such registration.

ENG:
Engineering
Job Grade 130

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