Distribution Engineer 5, Black & Veatch Corporation, Houston, TX
Job description
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 : 94926
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Duties
Lead a team of five engineers (electrical, mechanical, civil/structural), and provide them with training and supervision. Prepare and quality check a variety of complex technical drawings, specifications, or electrical systems to ensure installation and operations conform to standards. Provide OneLines, connection diagrams, power pole design, protection schemes, evaluation guidelines, electrical equipment procurement, bill of quantities, and construction record drawings for both above ground and underground electrical system design. Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform complex calculations such as AC/DC loading calcs, ampacity calcs, battery duty cycle, battery charger, voltage drop, voltage flicker, conduit sizing, and pole loading analysis. Perform utility coordination. Confer with engineers, clients, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products in order to provide an engineered solution. Perform research and design; implement and maintain substation distribution equipment and facilities components, system reliability, power quality, and equipment sizing. Assigns tasks to and coordinates with internal team members. No hire/fire authority.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 6 years of related experience or in the alternative, a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 8 years of related experience. Professional Engineering registration (any state) required. Must have experience in both medium- and low-voltage power system design. Experience required with code application on existing and proposed facility analysis using National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC) and IEEE. Position requires previous experience working with various utility companies’ construction codes. Experience required with QA/QC for electrical engineering designs, utility coordination, utility work permit applications, and easement acquisition. Must have experience performing distribution calculations including load flow, fault current, and voltage drop calculations. Must have experience performing power flow analysis. Must have experience performing studies on roadway improvement plans to identity construction conflict and propose solution. Necessary software experience includes: PoleForeman, AutoCAD, and GIS based design tools. Up to 50% regional travel required. Must have good written and verbal communications skills in English. Must have experience leading and training engineers. 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. Applicants for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
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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 an 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, tuition 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 the 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.
Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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