Lead Controls Engineer - Overland Park, United States - Black & Veatch

Description

**Lead Controls Engineer - Federal Facilities - Hybrid**

Date: Apr 25, 2024

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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**Company :** B&V Special Projects Corp.

**Req Id :**

**Opportunity Type :** Staff

**Relocation eligible :** No

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

**Project Only Hire :** No

**Visa Sponsorship Available:** No

**The Opportunity**

In this role, you will function as a technical specialist for Federal projects focused on resiliency, redundancy, and reliability. You may have the opportunity to supervise engineering staff on projects of medium to high complexity or serve as a technical specialist providing knowledge and expertise.

As a designer, you will perform the following:

+ Provide controls design solutions for federal facilities inclusive of MILCON facilities such as headquarters, data centers, equipment maintenance facilities, hangars, housing, training centers, etc. as well as intelligence/command centers, generation stations, high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) protected facilities, secure compartmented information facilities (SCIF) designs, laboratories, aviation facilities and other types of federal facilities.

+ Design Power Control & Monitoring Systems (PCMS) for controlling switchgear, generators, ATS, UPS, etc.

+ Design Building Management Systems (BMS) for controlling HVAC, lighting, security, etc.

+ Produce design drawings, control system specifications, and design analysis documents.

+ Develop sequence of operations to govern how different system components should interact to ensure smooth and efficient operation.

+ Develop input/output (I/O) list for the controls system inclusive of points required to support achieving various functional modes within the sequence of operations.

+ Develop cost estimates and materials lists.

+ Coordinate with BIM/CAD team for drawing production, utilizing Bluebeam for drawing markups.

+ Collaborate with large project teams and client stakeholders (including high-ranking military officials) on conceptual designs, design reviews, etc.

+ Travel to various sites, both internationally and domestically, to collect data and/or attend meetings.

+ May be asked to assist with developing commissioning plans inclusive of individual component and integration testing procedures

As a project lead, you will perform the following:

+ Review/mentor lower-level engineering work or assignments for accuracy, clarity, and coordination.

+ Brief client stakeholders on technical aspects of controls systems throughout project development and execution.

+ Manage assigned budgets, schedules, and quality requirements as well as establish work plan for projects.

Other opportunities you may have:

+ Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating quality/engineering standards.

+ Provide support to business development or pursuit activities.

+ Independently investigate and learn about new controls system software, hardware, vendors, and related technologies as well as attend related conferences.

**The Team**

The Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp. has its mission to provide a full range of services to our primary client base - U.S. Government agencies and departments. With the unique skill sets we have developed during the 100-plus years of service to our U.S. Government agencies client base, we are able to provide one-of-a-kind solutions to complex mission objectives that arise out of specific challenges faced by and unique to these agencies. Our primary areas of focus are: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Services, Defense Program, Design/Build, Classified, and Environmental.

**Preferred Qualifications**

You will be assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Thus, the candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

+ Mission critical, redundant controls systems design experience

+ Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC)

+ Familiarity with the applicable Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

+ CxA (Commissioning Authority) certification and experience

+ Active US security clearance, or ability to obtain one

**Minimum Qualifications**

Requires a 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.

**Certifications**

Professional Engineering (PE) licensure required. No preference on state.

**Work Environment/Physical Demands**

**Salary Plan**

ENG: Engineering

**Job Grade**

131

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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.

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