Senior Solar Designer 7

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 104819

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch

Black and 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 and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and 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.

The Opportunity

This role will be within the Black & Veatch Energy Utilities group (E&PI) supporting design teams in developing utility-scale solar projects. This is a hybrid role. This candidate is expected to work 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

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.

Traits of a Successful Candidate

• Passion for civil design and projects.
• Knowledge of project/industry standards and procedures.
• Working knowledge of civil design.
• Experience in grading ponds, swales, and access roads.
• Understanding of structural design.
• Excellent communication, time management, and change management skills.
• Strong leadership and delegation abilities.
• Desire and ability to teach others.
• Capability to manage multiple ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-building and excellent problem-solving skills.

Job Summary
Functions in a technical specialist/entry level supervisory capacity. In a technical design role, solves difficult technical problems, as well as provides consultation and training. In addition to design and production responsibilities, directs efforts of other engineering technician professionals as required.Key Responsibilities

• Lead design teams in developing utility-scale solar projects MW+).
• Coordinate deliverables with other groups to minimize interference or errors.
• Collaborate with civil engineers, technicians, project coordinators, project managers, and support staff to produce site plans, detailed engineering drawings, profiles, construction drawings, and details for Utility Scale Solar PV systems.
• Participate in multi-discipline teams, including design engineers and system studies engineers, with support from Engineering Technicians.
• Support early-stage project development with conceptual designs and material take-offs.
• Develop initial system conceptual ideas into fully optimized EPC designs.
• Contribute to the continual development of internal solar engineering standards, tool sets, and work processes.
• Convert field survey data into topographic survey drawings and surfaces suitable for producing site plans and construction drawings.
• Utilize Excel spreadsheets, commercial, and proprietary engineering software to design Solar PV systems.

Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
• Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
• Typically a minimum of 15 years related work experience

Preferred Non-Technical Skills:

• Drive for Results
• Self Development
• Listening
• Informing
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Priority Setting
• Planning
• Delegation

Preferred Technical Skills:

• 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
• Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
• Advanced industry knowledge and technology trends
• Advanced knowledge of company quality program
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned
• Advanced knowledge of other disciplines
• Intermediate knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline
• Basic knowledge of procurement and contract administration
• Intermediate knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating
• Intermediate knowledge of management techniques and company/division HR programs, policies, procedures, and organization structure

Minimum Qualifications
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
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Normal office environmentCompetencies
CollaboratesCommunicates effectivelyCourageDirects workInstills trustInterpersonal savvyOrganizational savvyCustomer focusDecision qualitySalary Plan
ENT: Engineering TechnicianJob Grade
131

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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.

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