Senior Substation Designer 1

Why Black and Veatch

Black and 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 and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and 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) 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).

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-AM1

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

The Team

As part of BV, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 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. 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

Engineering Standards:

• Pro-activate provides guidance and direction by utilizing knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures 
• Reviews project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables  

Quality / Continuous Improvement:

• Promotes quality within project/group/section  
• Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency 
• Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project 
• Responsible for drawing control and historical records, utilizing the appropriate method, as established by the project 
• Demonstrates personal accuracy and drives continual improvement and change management efforts  

Engineering Production:

• Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables 
• Applies judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation 
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals 
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records 
• Uses advanced applications (e g , modeling and design software) in performance of work provided 
• May review the deliverables of others 
• May define work assignments and maintain schedules 
• May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise  

Project Coordination: 

• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development 
• May support field activities 
• May communicate project design requirements, progress and schedules  

Client Focus:

• Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances 
• May communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns  

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

• May assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities 
• Identify training and development needs for personnel they supervise  
• May be recognized for expertise in one or more areas  

People Management - (supervision - career development - developing professionals, mentoring): 

• Typically assists with functions including performance management process, recognition, and corrective actions 
• May participate in career planning and learning and development 
• Supervises engineering technicians, including mentoring, instructing, delegation of work and providing feedback  

Resource Management - (staffing):

• May assist in monitoring staffing levels and available skill sets for project(s) 
• Assists in identifying resource application needs and process requirements 

Management Responsibilities

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

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands