Substation Designer - Inventor

Staff Substation Designer - Inventor

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.

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Substation Designer functions in a senior level engineering technician capacity. With minimal supervision, performs advanced functions requiring knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures in support of creating and modifying deliverables. May provide technical guidance and direction to other engineering professionals including delegation of work assignments. The ideal candidate will have basic experience with Auto Desk Inventor (SDS) and basic experience with Physical substation design (AIS and/or GIS).

As 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 be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development.

Functions in a project engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables. Applies foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions. Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. Provides technical guidance and may offer direction to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Diploma or Certificate preferred. Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred. Typically a minimum of 3-8 years related work experience.

Preferred Non-Technical

Skills:

Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving, Perseverance, Patience, Time Management, Drive for Results, Self Development, Listening, Informing.

Preferred Technical

Skills:

Ability to use Computer Automated Drafting Design (CADD), information modeling or other applications or design or modeling skills and/or design principles and practices. Basic experience with Auto Desk Inventor (SDS). Basic experience with physical substation design (AIS and/or GIS). Intermediate knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Black and Veatch policies and procedures. Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends.

Intermediate knowledge of company quality program. Intermediate ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned. Intermediate knowledge of other disciplines. Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles. Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline.

Minimum Qualifications:

Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience.