Senior Substation Designer

Senior Substation Designer 1

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) Senior Substation Designer functions in a senior lead engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, modify or create deliverables and perform assignments of a design nature by applying basic engineering principles and established design practices to develop complex design concepts. Provide technical guidance and may provide direction to other engineering professionals.

The ideal candidate will have advanced experience with AutoCAD Electrical (SDS) and advanced experience with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and/or GIS).

As part of BV, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our three market sectors. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Standards:
  Provides guidance and direction by utilizing knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
• Quality / Continuous Improvement:
  Promotes quality within project/group/section
• Engineering Production:
  Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables
• Project Coordination:
  Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development
• Client Focus:
  Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers
• Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
  May assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities
• People Management - (supervision - career development - developing professionals, mentoring):
  Typically assists with functions including performance management process, recognition, and corrective actions
• Resource Management - (staffing):
  May assist in monitoring staffing levels and available skill sets for project(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
• Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
• Typically a minimum of 8-11 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 the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments. Include but not limited to CADD, other electronic applications, information modeling and document storage systems.
• Advanced experience with AutoCAD Electrical (SDS)
• Advanced experience with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and/or GIS)
• Intermediate knowledge of schematics, wiring, and panel fronts
• Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and B&V policies and procedures
• Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends
• Advanced knowledge of other disciplines
• Basic knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline
• Basic knowledge of procurement & contract administration

Minimum Qualifications:

• Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience

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