Structural Designer - Power

Staff Structural Designer - Power

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US;
Ann Arbor, MI, US;
Cary, NC, US;
Houston, TX, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Opportunity Type:
Staff

Project Only Hire:
No

Black and 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 and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and 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 ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of related work experience. Experience in Structural design is required.

Experience in the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments to include but not limited to CADD or other electronic applications. Preferred software skillsets include:
Bentley Open Buildings Experience, Auto Desk Auto Cad, Bentley Microstation 2D/3D and Bluebeam.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Functions in a project engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables. Applies foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions. Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. Provides technical guidance and may offer direction to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.

• Engineering Standards:
  Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures;
  May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables
• Quality / Continuous Improvement:
  Proactively applies Black and Veatch Quality Program to deliverables;
  Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts;
  Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency;
  Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project
• Engineering Production:
  Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables;
  Begins to apply judgment and make 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;
  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
• Client Focus:
  Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external clients’ 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 assist with performance management process, mentoring, and recognition;
  Provide guidance to…