Senior Electrical Engineer Industrial Manufacturing - Overland Park, KS

 

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 : 106714 

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 & 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 or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-DM2

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Lead projects including management of project schedules, budgets, and staffing on the Industrial Manufacturing Solution team, which includes the manufacturing, ag/bio-process, and food/beverage industries. 
• Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate initiative and leadership, and have the judgment and confidence to work independently with clients and colleagues in a fast-paced environment. 
• Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff that are supporting project detailed design. 
• Serve as technical expert in electrical power distribution and miscellaneous plant electrical systems for client consultations. 
• Lead the design of facility power distribution (Power Distribution Panels, Motor Control, Electrical Room Layout) and process electrical distribution (power and control wiring from control panel to equipment and field devices) in a manufacturing or industrial processing environment. 
• Support business development, including proposal scope approach and estimating, related to enhanced Electrical services. 
• Build business relationships with clients to understand needs and drivers. 
• Construction inspection and resolution of electrical construction issues. 
• Coordination with local electrical utilities on project technical needs. 
• Review of supplier submittals. 
• Act as a liaison between the design team, client and remote design teams for Instrumentation and Control design. 
• Startup and testing of major electrical equipment. 
• Continuous learning and development of technical expertise/specialty area.   

 

This role will support projects for North America and the professional will be located at our Corporate Headquarters in Overland Park, KS.  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.  This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office a hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. 

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our Technology, Commercial & Industrial market sector.  In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects.  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. 

Preferred Qualifications

• PE License, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline. 
• Ability to lead projects including management of project schedules, budgets, and st