Civil Engineer - Water

Black & Veatch; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Engineer 4 to join their Grand Rapids team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your engineering expertise to manage complex projects and deliver high-quality results. You'll work with a diverse group of professionals, applying advanced engineering techniques while ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative environment, making a significant impact on engineering solutions. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience in engineering.
• Professional registration or active pursuit of such registration.

Responsibilities

• Prepares complex engineering deliverables and calculations.
• Coordinates with internal/external team members on projects.
• Ensures compliance with quality programs.

Skills

Engineering Design Principles

Project Management

Client Communication

Quality Assurance

Technical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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 : 108798

Job Title : Civil Engineer 4 - Grand Rapids

Location : RGGRAND

Business Unit Sector : COR-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS

Department: BVCOR BV OPS EDS CIVIL

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Recruiter: Brittany Williams

Job Summary

Functions as a technical specialist or in a lead role. With minimal supervision, applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods. Expands knowledge and skill set in area of discipline. May start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards:

• Continues to learn, remains current and applies independent knowledge and interpretation about departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures relative to assigned tasks.

Quality/Continuous Improvement:

• Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks.
• May be responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program.
• Provides guidance and direction to others from the same project and discipline.
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.

Engineering Production:

• Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables.
• Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Plans and conducts independent evaluation, selection and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments.
• Is responsible for one or more of the following: overseeing collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work; leading smaller production teams; and serving as the responsible charge for a project.

Project Coordination:

• Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.

Client Focus:

• Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on less complex projects.
• Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on less complex projects.
• May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

• Recognized as a technical specialist by the division having in-depth knowledge of an engineering process and/or of technical aspects of an industry.
• Designs a complete project of moderately complex scope within an assigned practice area(s).

People Management - (supervision, career development, training, mentoring):

• Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required.

Management Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications include: Written Communications, Drive For Results, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, Building Effective Teams, and Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and standards related to the discipline.

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program, minimum 5 years related work experience. Must complete pre-employment requirements as applicable.

• Certifications: Professional registration or licensure in the home country, or active pursuit of such registration.

Work Environment & Additional Information

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