Hydropower Engineering Manager 5 - Sacramento, CA

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 103456 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes 

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; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 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.  #LI-SN1 

The Opportunity

As the Engineering Manager in this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

 

• Demonstrate proactive, self-leading of a multi-disciplinary team tasked with the production of significant, high-quality deliverables for diverse and challenging projects
• Demonstrate follow up tenacity with cross-functional contributors and ability to cope with change, make decisions and display project leadership
• Manage project execution of engineering design and specification development, material and equipment procurement, permitting, and construction for various hydropower projects. The assignments are varied and will include leading projects from initiation through closeout.  
• Manage budgeting, scheduling, and correspondence with Clients and project management in support of various projects
• Demonstrate the ability to manage disagreements or conflicts in a positive, non-abrasive manner and comfort interacting with individuals at all levels
• Display the ability to handle uncertainty and act without having complete information in the interest of the project and client
• Apply understanding of project management and design best practices, terminology, and KPIs to drive better business decisions

The Team

BV’s Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.   

 

Check out our recent projects: Hydropower Services

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution: 

• Develops and manages budget, schedule, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines for assigned projects 
• Responsible for coordinating multiple cross discipline activities and serving as the project management oversight for assigned projects including engineering design, procurement, permitting, construction and closeout of projects. 
• Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on projects 
• Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work 
• Provides support to business development or pursuit activities 
• Projects are located throughout central and northern California and the position will entail travel to support field assignments, and meetings with clients and other organizations,  
• Actively manages project changes directly with the Client CPMO in coordination with the CPMO Program Lead 
• Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks 
• Provides guidance and direction to assigned direct reports and client team members 
• Assists with the performance management process and mentoring 

Management Responsibilities

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration