Structural Water Engineer

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 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. #LI-DG1

The Opportunity

This position is focused on the design of structures which support Water purification and treatment facilities, making water supplies more resilient and sustainable. This engineer will design a variety of structural systems, broaden their design experience, and collaborate with other disciplines, while delivering critical water infrastructure projects to the community. BVs broad portfolio of projects also provides the opportunity to participate in markets such as Power Generation, Industrial, Data Centers, Power Delivery, to name a few. BVs diverse markets serve society and bring invaluable benefits to clients around the world.

The Team

As part of  BV Operations , your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Fuels & Natural Resources, Power Providers, and Technology, Industrial &Governments. 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 be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV 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

• Execute complex structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of water and wastewater treatment plants, industrial facilities, and other complex structural facilities
• Supervises Structural Engineers (both in the US and in overseas offices) and works with Structural Technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications.
• Is responsible for leading larger production teams and serving as the responsible charge for projects.
• Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFI’s, and review of contractor submittals.
• Perform project administrative tasks, which may include any/all of the following:
  • preparation of design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, management of project changes, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements.
• Coordinate work with architects and other discipline engineers.
• Ability to lead a team to execute complex projects with construction values of up to $100M
• Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Assists in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards. Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines. Support continuous improvement efforts.
• Provides guidance and direction to others.
• Implements resource management strategy including managing resources for a small group.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Engineering or Master of Science from an ABET accredited Structural Engineering program.
• Familiarity with the latest editions of the International Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC Steel Construction Manual, ACI 530.
• Proficiency with use of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAADPro, or SAP 2000.
• Proficiency with use of non-structural software packages such as Bluebeam, ProjectWise, AutoCAD, and Revit.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work
• Minimum of 5 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.
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments . Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being eligible for relocation. Speak to your recruiter if you have interest in relocation.