Associate Overhead Transmission Line Structural Engineer

The Opportunity

As an Associate Structural - Transmission Line Engineer you will have the opportunity to:

• Support global transmission projects performing design engineering and analysis of transmission line work.
• Support large, extensive 345kV+ rebuild and greenfield projects, including trending technologies like HVDC and 765kV.
• Collect and assimilate data for engineering work. Perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards.
• Develop recommendations for equipment and materials. Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
• May assist with providing guidance to engineering team members. Maintain positive client relations understanding client interests and drivers through effective communication with the project team. May assist with business development activities.

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our three market sectors – Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale mega projects, you will build a world of difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own development.

• Continue to learn and remain current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black & Veatch policies and procedures.
• Apply to assigned tasks as appropriate.
• Continue developing knowledge and comply with Black & Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks.
• Support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Prepare and verify less complex engineering deliverables.
• Perform research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Collect, assimilate, and manage data for engineering work.
• Prepare engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Understand and adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Seek out supervisor or project leadership to share information and gain guidance with respect to details of design and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Coordinate with others as assigned by supervisor or project leadership.
• Focus on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client’s main interests and drivers.
• May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
• Share current knowledge of latest technology and processes.

• Experience with utility‑scale projects.
• Experience with PLS‑CADD, PLS‑Pole, LPile, MFAD, Sag
  10 or Ultralite.
• Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3‑D analysis and design software.
• Solid experience using Excel or similar spreadsheets and MathCAD design templates.
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program in the country where the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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

Competitive compensation, 401k match, health‑care benefits (medical, dental, vision), disability insurance, a wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick and dependent sick time, company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, credit‑union membership, and performance‑based bonus opportunities.

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Black & Veatch is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or any other status protected by law.