Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design QA / QC (U.S. Central Region)
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.
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.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to :
- Function as a quality control / quality assurance engineer within the substation quality management group (QMG).
- Perform QA / QC of substation design packages, including physical design, protective relaying / control with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the substation design team.
The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to one of the following U.S. Central Region Power Offices : Kansas City (Overland Park, KS); Houston (TX); Minneapolis (Bloomington, MN); Chicago (IL).
BV's Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients' rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV's vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.
Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas :
SubstationsOverhead Transmission LinesUnderground Transmission LinesRenewables IntegrationHVDC / FACTsMinimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.Minimum of 5 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.Preferred Qualifications :
Substation Design Physical and / or P&CQuality Assurance and Quality Control of Substation Design projectsProfessional Engineering (PE) LicenseAttention to DetailProblem Solving SkillsAnalytical SkillsTraining Engineers / TechniciansWritten CommunicationsDrive For ResultsPriority SettingPlanningDelegationDirecting OthersConflict ManagementInformingListeningDealing with Ambiguity and Building Effective TeamsIntermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering disciplineKey Responsibilities :
Engineering Standards :
Continues to learn, remains current and applies independent knowledge and interpretation about departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures relative to assigned tasksQuality / Continuous Improvement :
Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasksResponsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program while performing internal Quality Assurance / Quality Control technical reviewsProvides guidance and direction to others from the same project and disciplineSupports continuous improvement and change management effortsProject Coordination :
Actively coordinates with all other internal / external team members on moderately complex projectsManage the work assignments and ensures quality from direct reportsActively participate in management, project scheduling, and work / resource planning meetingsClient Focus :
Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on less complex projectsCommunicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on less complex projectsMay provide support to business development or pursuit activitiesKnowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology :
May be recognized as a technical specialist by the division having in-depth knowledge of an engineering process and / or of technical aspects of an industryPeople Management (supervision, career development, training, mentoring) :
May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions requiredMentor less experienced engineers and direct reportsMay provide constructive feedback to direct reports on performanceCertifications :
Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit
of such registrationCompetencies :
CollaboratesCommunicates effectivelyCourageDirects workInstills trustInterpersonal savvyOrganizational savvyCustomer focusDecision qualitySalary Plan : ENG : Engineering
Job Grade : 130
