Facility Electrical Assessment Consultant 1

Why Black and 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 1. 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 newpossibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are andspeak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a mid-level Engineer, Consultant, or O&M Specialist interested in developing and performing electrical assessment of facility assets in accordance with asset management best practices. The role has two primary goals, the first, to provide technical support for the assessment of electrical equipment located at water, wastewater, substations, and power facilities. The second is to provide electrical and control technical support and estimating support to other services as needed.

As an employee-owned, global leader in building critical infrastructure the water, energy, telecommunications and government services markets, Black & Veatch has a long-standing reputation for providing world-class service to our clients.

As part of our Infrastructure Advisory Business, this position will be responsible for supporting the inspection and evaluation of electrical assets within diverse facility environments to provide asset management and performance optimization support to a wide variety of utility and engineering projects.

While the position is eligible for multiple office locations, the preferred locations for this role are Houston, Gaithersburg, Bloomington, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Phoenix, Charlotte, Tampa, Tualatin, Dallas, Walnut Creek, and Atlanta. Strong candidates in other listed locations will be considered.

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Infrastructure Advisory Business provides a portfolio of solutions focused on the asset lifecycle , including Asset Management & Operations & Maintenance, Infrastructure Technology, Cybersecurity Solutions, Planning and Transactions. In this role you will be part of the Delivery Team supporting Solutions including Condition Assessment, Maintenance Management, and Strategic Asset Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop onsite inspection plans to assess electrical equipment such as transformers, MCCs, generators, and rotating mechanical equipment.
• Performing deenergized tests such as vibration and thermography.
• Provide technical support and oversight for third-party contractors performing energized assessment work.
• Review and evaluate electrical test results and prepare technical reports clearly articulating repair, replacement, and maintenance recommendations.
• Responsible for safely planning and managing field-based asset inspection and performance evaluations of water, wastewater, power, and other utility facilities.
• Manage the structuring, storage and utilization of diverse data and asset information.
• Perform analysis of reliability, functionality, and maintainability (asset performance) and condition, with the ability to clearly communicate observations and produce results in a professional quality report document.
• Assist with the execution of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs for client organizations. Support maintenance plan development.
• Develop reports, presentations, and Technical Memorandums.
• Work directly with clients and support project team in meetings and workshops. Support Solution Team as required to prepare proposals and scopes of work.

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 5 - 7 years of electrical design or testing experience – Knowledge of FERC, IEEE, and NEC standards.
• Knowledge of electrical assessment in areas such as: planning and management of field inspections, selection and deployment of inspection technologies, interpretation of field data, and rehabilitation/replacement recommendations and technologies.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of electrical principles is essential, along with the ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience.

4+ years experience in a business/consulting environment. 

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.

Certifications

Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.

Work Environment and Schedule

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