Structural Water Engineer

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or flexible work options

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation seeks a Structural Engineer to design water purification and treatment facilities, lead cross-disciplinary teams, and deliver critical water infrastructure projects. You will supervise engineers, perform complex analyses, and interface with architects and other disciplines on projects with values up to $100M.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of experience, and active engineering licensure; a master’s degree and ABET accreditation are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Active engineering registration/licensure to support EOR requirements.
• Pre-employment checks including background, drug screen, and MVR where required.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex structural analysis and prepare sketches/drawings for water/wastewater facilities and other complex structures.
• Supervise engineers and technicians across US and overseas offices; lead larger production teams.
• Lead projects as responsible charge and manage design budgets/schedules.
• Perform construction phase duties including site visits, RFIs, and review of submittals.
• Coordinate with architects and other discipline engineers; ensure adherence to BV standards and codes.

Skills

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master of Engineering or Master of Science in Structural Engineering

Tools

RISA 3D

STAADPro

SAP 2000

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

ProjectWise

Job description

The Opportunity

This position is focused on the design of structures which support Water purification and treatment facilities, making water supplies more resilient and sustainable. This engineer will design a variety of structural systems, broaden their design experience, and collaborate with other disciplines, while delivering critical water infrastructure projects to the community. BVs broad portfolio of projects also provides the opportunity to participate in markets such as Power Generation, Industrial, Data Centers, Power Delivery, to name a few. BVs diverse markets serve society and bring invaluable benefits to clients around the world.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Fuels & Natural Resources, Power Providers, and Technology, Industrial & Governments. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute complex structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of water and wastewater treatment plants, industrial facilities, and other complex structural facilities
• Supervises Structural Engineers (both in the US and in overseas offices) and works with Structural Technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications.
• Is responsible for leading larger production teams and serving as the responsible charge for projects.
• Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFI’s, and review of contractor submittals.
• 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.
• Coordinate work with architects and other discipline engineers.
• Ability to lead a team to execute complex projects with construction values of up to $100M
• Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Assists in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards. Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Support continuous improvement efforts.
• Provides guidance and direction to others.
• Implements resource management strategy including managing resources for a small group.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Engineering or Master of Science from an ABET accredited Structural Engineering program.
• Familiarity with the latest editions of the International Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC Steel Construction Manual, ACI 530.
• Proficiency with use of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAADPro, or SAP 2000.
• Proficiency with use of non-structural software packages such as Bluebeam, ProjectWise, AutoCAD, and Revit.

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 5 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

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being eligible for relocation. Speak to your recruiter if you have interest in relocation.

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

016

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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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