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Staff Structural Substation Engineer- BESS

Black & Veatch

The Role

Overview

Design structural systems and foundations for BESS facilities and related energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • structural analysis
  • design drawings
  • site visits
  • resource management
  • specification development
  • standards development

Tasks

-Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFI’s, and review of contractor submittals. -Implement resource management strategy including managing resources for a small group. -Execute structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of supporting structures and foundations for BESS equipment and other energy infrastructure. -Coordinate work with other discipline engineers. -Perform project administrative tasks, which may include any/all of the following: preparation of design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, management of project changes, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements. -Lead the structural efforts on EPC projects with construction values of up to $50M -Supervise structural engineers (both in the US and in overseas offices) and work with structural technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications. Is responsible for leading production teams and serving as the responsible charge for projects. -Support fast-paced EPC projects generating project-specific specifications and assisting with procurement process. -Provide guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards. Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines. Support continuous improvement efforts. Provide guidance and direction to others.

Requirements

  • communication
  • pe license
  • structural experience
  • risa-3d
  • staadpro
  • steel design

What You Bring

-Strong communication skills, both with internal interdisciplinary teams as well as external client and construction teams. -Active PE License -Previous structural experience in the utility, energy, renewables, or similar fields. -Proficiency using 3D structural analysis and design software (i.e. RISA-3D, STAADPro, etc.) for steel and concrete design

The Company

About Black & Veatch

-Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors. -The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities. -It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations. -Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

Sector Specialisms

Power Delivery

Fuels

Power Generation

Water Solutions

Communications

Renewable Energy

Smart Grids

Digital Infrastructure

Environmental

Air Quality

Water Quality

Natural Capital

Climate Change

Infrastructure

Engineering

Procurement

Construction Management

Consulting

Project Management

Asset Modernization

Decommissioning

Levees and Flood Control

Pump Stations

Right-of-Way and Permitting

Remediation and Resiliency Projects

Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship is not available.