Electrical Lead Engineering Technician - Substation Designer

Black & Veatch

Cary, NC

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

3D Modeling, Audio Engineering, Background Investigation, Bentley MicroStation, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Change Management, Construction, Consulting, Content Delivery/Distribution, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, EEO Regulations, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Graphic Design, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Needs Assessment, Onboarding, People Management, Process Improvement, Production Control, Program Control, Project Design, Project Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Software Administration, Software Design, Staff Development, Startup, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Cary, NC

POSTED

Today

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 tosolve 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 & VeatchCorporation

Req Id : 114994

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

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.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 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.

The Opportunity

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Lead Engineering Technician applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges, and contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions. This role will be responsible to lead design teams in the development of site drainage, grading, and utility plans using Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation.

This role will be within the Black & Veatch Energy and Process Industries (E&PI) group, supporting client needs related to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. Expert level Civil 3D experience is required with use of proposed grading surfaces and plan development.

The Team

Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Functions in a lead technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisory role
Applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline and contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions
Utilizes digital design tools and software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) following standardized procedures to create, modifies, and maintains technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
Responsible for technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance, while effectively coordinating efforts across departments, teams, and stakeholders
May supervise engineering technicians and support staff by coordinating, overseeing, and guiding conceptual and detailed design activities to ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with project objectives
Establishes, communicates, and enforces design and graphic standards
Reviews project requirements to determine correct formats and deliverable content
Promotes quality across projects, groups, and sections
Reviews design inputs to ensure consistency and compliance
Ensures that design deliverables are prepared, coordinated among disciplines and issued in accordance with BV Quality Assurance Procedures and project specific procedures
Improves integration, coordination, and communication across disciplines
Contributes to continuous improvement of design guides, standards, and processes
Leads or participates in process improvement and change management initiatives
Applies sound engineering fundamentals and established design practices in developing deliverables
Exercises judgment, makes work-related decisions, and guides other professionals
Coordinates deliverable presentations, delegates production design, or other electronic applications
Monitors production to assure consistency , budget and schedule of deliverables
Establishes drawing control methods and maintains historical records
Programs control systems or participates in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized expertise area
Leads or supports development of new or updated design applications and processes
Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development
May supports field activities
May manage multiple discipline areas or groups
Communicates project design requirements, progress, and schedules
Responsible for determining identification of key client interests and drivers on projects. Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns
Leads development and communication of design standards and process improvement initiatives
Identifies training and development needs and supports personnel development for personnel they supervise
Champions development and improvement of project tools and software applications

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology required.
Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically a minimum of 15 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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

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

Salary Plan

ENT: Engineering Technician

Job Grade

017
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

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.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does 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 other status protected by law.

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

Electrical Lead Engineering Technician - Substation Designer

Black & Veatch

Cary, NC

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