Black & Veatch

Associate Overhead Transmission Line Engineer

Black & Veatch$91K — $152K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
  • 1+ years related work experience
  • Basic knowledge of engineering principles and standards
  • Experience with utility-scale projects preferred
  • Familiarity with industry software such as PLS-CADD and MathCAD

Responsibilities

  • Support design engineering for global transmission projects
  • Conduct research and prepare calculations to meet standards
  • Assist in providing guidance to engineering team members
  • Develop recommendations for equipment and materials
  • Ensure adherence to project budgets and schedules

Benefits

  • Relocation eligibility offered
  • Hybrid work options after 90 days
  • Exposure to diverse, large-scale projects
  • Focus on personal and professional development
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation
Full Job Description
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 114201

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

  • As an Associate Structural - Transmission Line Engineer you will have the opportunity to:
    • Support global transmission projects performing design engineering and analysis of transmission line work.
    • Support large, extensive 345kV+ rebuild and greenfield projects, including trending technologies like HVDC and 765kV.
    • Collect and assimilate data for engineering work. Perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards.
    • Develop recommendations for equipment and materials. Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
    • May assist with providing guidance to engineering team members. Maintain positive client relations understanding client interests and drivers through effective communication with the project team. May assist with business development activities.


The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. 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

Engineering Standards:
  • Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
  • Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate

Quality / Continuous Improvement:
  • Continues developing knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
  • Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Engineering Production:
  • Prepares and verifies less complex engineering deliverables
  • Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
  • Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work
  • Prepares engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
  • Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements

Project Coordination:
  • Seeks out supervisor or project leadership to share information and gain guidance with respect to details of design and interdisciplinary coordination
  • Coordinates with others as assigned by supervisor or project leadership

Client Focus:
  • Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers
  • May provide support to business development or pursuit activities

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
  • Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes


Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with the utility-scale projects
  • Experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, LPile, MFAD, Sag10 or Ultralite
  • Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software
  • Solid experience using EXCEL or similar spreadsheets and MathCAD design templates
  • Basic 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 1 year 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.


Work Environment/Physical Demands

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

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

  • State of Colorado: $91,047-152,053
  • State of Massachusetts: $99,324-165,876
  • State of Illinois: $91,047-152,053
  • State of California: $91,047-179,699
  • State of Minnesota: $86,909-145,142


Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

015

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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