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Black & Veatch · 1 day ago

Senior Substation Designer 1 1

Cary, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

11+ years exp

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company that focuses on sustainable infrastructure and engineering solutions. They are seeking a Senior Substation Designer who will function in a lead engineering technician capacity, providing technical guidance and developing complex design concepts for substation projects.

ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May assist in monitoring staffing levels and available skill sets for project(s)

Assists in identifying resource application needs and process requirements

Qualification

AutoDesk InventorPhysical substation designEngineering standards knowledgeCADDEngineering design principlesDocument controlDrive for ResultsSelf DevelopmentProblem SolvingTime Management

Required

Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience

Advanced experience with AutoDesk Inventor (SDS)

Advanced experience with physical substation design (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

Preferred

Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology

Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology

Typically a minimum of 8-11 years related work experience

Learning on the Fly

Problem Solving

Perseverance

Patience

Time Management

Drive for Results

Self Development

Listening

Informing

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