Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Staff Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater 1

About the opportunity

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 : 111579

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 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 one.

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-CD1

THE OPPORTUNITY

In this role you will have the opportunity to

  1. Lead Electrical design for water/wastewater projects
  2. Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff in the regional design centers that are supporting project detailed design
  3. Serve as technical expert in electrical power distribution and miscellaneous plant electrical systems for client consultations
  4. Support business development related to enhanced Electrical services
  5. Build business relationships with clients to understand needs and drivers

Additional Project Opportunities

  1. Studies – Energy Optimization, Power System Coordination and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, and Electrical Reliability Analysis
  2. Construction inspection and resolution of electrical construction issues
  3. Coordination with local electrical utilities on project technical needs
  4. Review of supplier submittals
  5. Act as a liaison between the local design team, client and remote design teams for Instrumentation and Control design
  6. Startup and testing of major electrical equipment

The ideal candidate is located in or willing to relocate to Irvine, Los Angeles, San Marcos or Murietta Metropolitan areas. Office locations linked - bv.com/offices.

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

THE TEAM

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our Governments & Environment market sector. BV’s Governments & Environment business works to provide innovative solutions and integrated planning, design and construction support for mission-critical facilities, as well as threat reduction and environmental services support worldwide. By joining our business, you will be able to provide infrastructure for community benefit through regulated utilities and government agencies.

This team partners with our customers to align their people, processes, technologies, and data analytics in the face of industry transformation. We help our customers leverage our industry-leading solutions and expertise to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk no matter where the water industry goes next. This team is ranked in the top 10 by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply and Sewer Waste and other water-related rankings.

Check out one of our recent projects: Tomahawk Wastewater Treatment Facility

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Professional Engineer’s license in CA or another US jurisdiction
  2. 5-8 years in electrical design, planning and construction services
  3. Consulting and Water/Wastewater experience preferred
  4. Experience in medium and low voltage power distribution equipment, including variable frequency drives and standby diesel generators
  5. Understanding of PLC hardware and software setup, network configuration, HMI, SCADA system, instrumentation and fiber optic cabling
  6. Experience in a client-facing/business development role
  7. Power system analysis experience in SKM, ETAP, or other analysis software a plus

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited
  2. program in their home country or the country in which the professional is
  3. practicing. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. All applicants must be
  4. able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may
  5. include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen,
  6. and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and
  7. regulations.
  8. CERTIFICATIONS
  9. PE License
  10. COMPETENCIES
  11. SALARY PLAN
  12. REG: Registered Engineering
  13. JOB GRADE
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  15. Black & Veatch endeavors to make bv.com/careers
  16. careers.bv.com/portal/3/www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all
  17. users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our
  18. website or need assistance completing the application process because of a
  19. disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622
  20. or via our accommodations request form
  21. bvexthr.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=1500000362201.
  22. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may
  23. not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
  24. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned. This
  25. job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate(s) has been identified.
  26. Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a
  27. valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and
  28. healthy.
  29. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and
  30. offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical,
  31. dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness
  32. program.
  33. To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid
  34. vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.
  35. A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a
  36. company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an
  37. employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal
  38. plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a
  39. performance-based bonus program.
  40. We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our
  41. professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the
  42. company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of
  43. that success through stock ownership.
  44. By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically
  45. inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and
  46. effective solutions for clients.
  47. BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all
  48. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not
  49. discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin,
  50. marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and
  51. expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status
  52. protected by law.
  53. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here
  54. bvexthr.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500004471522.
  55. Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited
  56. resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited
  57. resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly
  58. for hiring needs.
  59. In accordance with local law, the following  compensation range is applicable
  60. for the job and  location associated with this
  61. requisition: $126,423.00 - $239,925.00

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