Lead Electrical Engineer - Coral Gables, United States - Black & Veatch

Description

**Lead Electrical Engineer - Conventional Power Generation - Florida Atlantic Coast (Hybrid)**

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Location:

Coral Gables, FL, US Coral Gables, FL, US Jacksonville, FL, US Tampa, FL, US Coral Springs, FL, US Fort Myers, FL, US Atlanta, GA, US Orlando, FL, US Orlando, FL, US Tampa, FL, US Atlanta, GA, US Jacksonville, FL, US Coral Springs, FL, US Fort Myers, FL, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

**Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.**

As an employee-owned company, our people _are_ Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

**Company :** Black & Veatch Corporation

**Req Id :**

**Opportunity Type :** Staff

**Relocation eligible :** No

**Full time/Part time :** Full-Time

**Project Only Hire :** No

**Visa Sponsorship Available:** No

**Why Black and Veatch**

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanitys 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 one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

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. #LI-TF1

**The Opportunity**

In this Lead Electrical Engineer role, you will have the opportunity to:

+ Function as a **Technical Specialist or lead role** providing guidance and expertise over **Conventional Power Generation Projects and Teams**

+ Develop electrical drawing deliverables including:

+ One line andthree line diagrams

+ Electrical motor schematics,breaker control schematics andwiring diagrams

+ Power cable sizing and cable schedules

+ Complex engineering calculations such as: load flow, short circuit, motor starting (ETAP or SKM), Arc flash analysis (ETAP or SKM), protective relay settings, battery and charger sizing

+ Develop electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction

+ Create man hour budgets and schedule for projects and proposals

+ Attend on-site meetings, investigate existing conditions, interface with clients and provide support during construction

+ Extensively use Microsoft Office business systems such as ProjectWise, electrical engineering software, such as ETAP and Computer Aided Drafting Tools, such as AutoCAD to view and manipulate engineering drawing files

This is a **HYBRID** opportunity supporting local projects and clients along the Florida Atlantic Coast, and other surrounding areas (Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, Orlando). Preference may be made for candidates located near Jacksonville, FL or other Black & Veatch Regional Offices in Florida. Here is a full list of our current Black & Veatch office locations:.

**The Team**

Black & Veatch is Ranked #3 in Top Design Firms in Power. Here is some information on several projects and achievements.

_Watch our video series,_ _, and go behind the scenes to see how our professional,Electrical Engineer, Ryan Binkley performs work that matters. You can alsoexplore our_ _project work and achievements at

BVs 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 BVs 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.

**Minimum 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 8 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**

+ Professional Engineer (PE) License

+ Design and project lead experience and expertise inutility scale conventional power generation project design

+ Previous engineering consulting design experience in LV/MV Power

+ QA/QC and project lead experience

+ Understand and be able to work within a schedule and manhours budget

+ Familiarity with applicable NEC and IEEE/ANSI standards

+ Experience with electrical equipment, which includes, but is not limited to: MV and LV switchgear, Secondary unit substation Transformer -GSUT, UAT, panel boards, breakers, protective relays, inverter, battery, battery chargers, disconnect switches, surge arrestors, medium voltage cable, low voltage cable, control cable, fiber optic cable,

+ Written Communications

+ Drive For Results

+ Priority Setting

+ Planning

+ Delegation

+ Directing Others

+ Conflict Management

+ Informing

+ Listening

+ Dealing with Ambiguity And Building Effective Teams

+ Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline

**Key Responsibilities**

Engineering Standards:

+ Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies

+ Assists in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards

+ Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines

Quality/Continuous Improvement:

+ Independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks

+ May be responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program

+ Provides related guidance and direction to others

+ Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Engineering Production:

+ Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects

+ Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection

+ Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work

+ Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles

+ Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements

+ Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods

+ Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments

+ Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading larger production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project

Project Coordination:

+ Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects

Client Focus:

+ Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on moderately complex projects and may determine the key clients in some instances

+ Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on moderately complex projects

+ May offer other services to the clients

+ Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

+ Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area

+ Typically supports multiple projects on the complex technical challenges

+ Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring

+ Develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems

People Management - (supervision,career development,training, mentoring):

+ Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required

+ May participate in career planning, and learning and development

Resource Management - (budgets, tools, processes, project support):

+ Implements resource management strategy

+ Manages engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline

Administrative:

+ Administrative responsibilities may include office administration

+ Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for workgroup

+ Ensures adherence to corporate and division programs

+ May approve timesheets and expense reports

**Certifications**

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 registration

**Work Environment/Physical Demands**

**Competencies**

Collaborates

Communicates effectively

Courage

Directs work

Instills trust

Interpersonal savvy

Organizational savvy

Customer focus

Decision quality

**Salary Plan**

ENG: Engineering

**Job Grade**

131

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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 Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As 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.

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