Lead Substation Design Electrical Engineer - Irvine, CA (Hybrid)
Company: Black & Veatch
Location: Tualatin
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Lead Substation Design Electrical Engineer - Irvine, CA
(Hybrid)
Date: Apr 29, 2023
Location:
Irvine, CA, US US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 96131
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
Why Black and Veatch
Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, 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-DM2
The Opportunity
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
Function as a technical lead substation design engineer (substation
design encompasses distribution, subtransmission and transmission
level voltage classes)
Perform substation design, including physical design andprotective
relaying/control
Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and
work/resource planning meetings
Interface directly with clients, vendors and subcontractors
QA/QC or projects and mentor junior engineers
This position will support projects located in Irvine, CA. It is
preferred if the candidate is located near Irvine. Candidates
willing to relocate may be considered. This role will have a hybrid
work schedule, commuting to the office 3 times a week and working
remotely 2 days a week.
Team
BV's Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients' rapidly
changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission,
and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business
continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and
support BV's vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our
business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of
helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.
Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and
construction new asset and operating asset services in the
following areas:
Substations
Overhead Transmission Lines
Underground Transmission Lines
Renewables Integration
HVDC/FACTs
This team is #2 in ENR's Top 25 Design Firms in Power. Learn more
about our substation design team and projects:I
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Standards:
Perform substation design, including physical design, protective
relaying/control with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
Apply knowledge of standards, systems, document control,
departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies
and procedures.
Quality / Continuous Improvement:
Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with
Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with Black & Veatch quality
program while performing internal Quality Assurance technical
reviews.
Provides guidance and direction to others from the same project and
discipline.
Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
Engineering Production:
Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for
substation design.
Performs complex research and develops recommendations for
equipment and/or materials selection.
Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard
methods and principles.
Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Plans and conducts independent evaluation, selection and adaptation
of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
Project Coordination:
Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members
on moderately complex projects.
Manages work assignments and ensures quality from direct
reports.
Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and
work/resource planning meetings.
Client Focus:
Interface directly with clients, vendors and subcontractors.
Identify key client interests, communicate drivers to project team
members and develop solutions for less complex projects.
Focuses on the needs of internal clients while gaining an
understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
May be recognized as a technical specialist by the division having
in-depth knowledge of an engineering process and/or of technical
aspects of an industry.
Responsible for the design of a complete project of moderately
complex scope within an assigned practice area(s).
People Management - (supervision, career development, training,
mentoring):
Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring,
recognition, and any corrective actions required.
Mentor less experienced engineers and direct reports.
Provide constructive feedback to direct reports on performance.
Preferred Qualifications
California PE License
Substation Design - Physical & P&C
Quality Assurance and Quality Control of substation design
projects
Written Communications
Drive For Results
Priority Setting
Planning
Delegation
Directing Others
Conflict Management
Informing
Listening
Dealing with Ambiguity and Building Effective Teams
Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and
applicable design guides and standards related to assigned
engineering discipline
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. 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.
Certifications
Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as
defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have
professional registration or licensure in their designated home
office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration
Competencies
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Courage
Directs work
Instills trust
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy
Customer focus
Decision quality
Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
130
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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 and 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, 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 that 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.
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In accordance with local law, the following Annualcompensation
range is applicable for the job and location associated with this
requisition: $98,866.00- $148,143.00
Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
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