Black & Veatch

Geoengineer; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health benefits

Hybrid work environment

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in the United States seeks a Sr. Dams Engineering Manager to lead design and project teams on dam, levee and spillway upgrades.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with clients, and deliver high-quality technical solutions across hydropower disciplines. The role offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities to influence major infrastructure programs.

This senior position requires an active engineering license and at least 11 years' experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; 11+ years related experience.
• Active engineering licensure (P.E.) preferred.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate with clients across projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical design work and manage project teams.
• Lead dams, levees, spillways, intakes and outlets projects and other structure upgrades.
• Deliver high-quality design products, manage procurement, and support construction processes.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across disciplines to produce plans, specs, and estimates.
• Mentor and interact with engineers across hydropower and dams teams.
• Support business development activities for pursuing new projects.

Skills

Project management

Dams engineering

Hydropower

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients. Company : Black & Veatch Corporation Req Id : 112351 Job Title : Sr. Dams Engineering Manager Location : RGFWTH Business Unit Sector : COR-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS Opportunity Type : Staff Relocation eligible : Yes Full time/Part time : Full-Time Project Only Hire : No Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch

Black & 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;401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & 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 orquestions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform technical design work and manage small project teams
• Lead smaller projects involving dams, levees, spillways, intakes and outlets and other structure improvements
• Deliver innovative and high-quality design products, manage equipment procurement, and participate with construction processes clients
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across a wide array of disciplines to deliver high-quality design work(i.e. plans, specifications, estimates, analyses, etc.)
• Mentor and interact across disciplines with professionals in our hydropower and dams teams.

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.
This team has a portfolio of major civil works projects across the country that are moving the needle. They ares eeking ownership-driven technical professional who thrives in a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and kindness that focuses on the goal to be the most innovative company in the civil consulting industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicating and working directly with client counter parts to understand key interests for developing technical solutions to their infrastructure challenges, providing ideas and strategies to deliver projects from concept to closeout.
• Translating client direction into efficient workplans and coordinating with project team members to deliver high-quality work products.
• Creating written technical documents, technical drawings, specifications, cost estimates, alternatives analyses,and other common engineering deliverables
• Having familiarity with design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes relevant to the industry
• Demonstrating the ability to leverage knowledge of general engineering principles including hydraulics, civil/structural design, geotechnical considerations, and mechanical systems to generate unique, engineered solutions.
• Preparing and overseeing the preparation of calculations and design documents.
• Participating in equipment procurement and construction management processes.
• Managing and mentoring junior engineers.
• Providing support to business development teams for pursuit activities with the opportunity to lead projects thatyou pursue and acquire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Business
• Familiarity with state and federal regulatory requirements for dams and hydropower clients
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
• Minimum of 11 years 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.
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon managerdiscretion, job performance and work assignments.
• May be subject to extreme cold (temperatures below 30 degrees for periods of more than one hour), extreme heat (temperatures above 90 degrees for periods of more than one hour), hazards (electrical currents, working on scaffold).

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

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