Senior Solar Designer 6 - Denver

 

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 : 104956 

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 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 and benefits that start day one. 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.

The Opportunity

This role will be within the Black & Veatch Energy Utilities group (E&PI) supporting design teams in developing utility-scale solar projects. This is a hybrid role. This candidate is expected to work 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

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.

Traits of a Successful Candidate

• Passion for civil design and projects. 
• Knowledge of project/industry standards and procedures. 
• Working knowledge of civil design. 
• Experience in grading ponds, swales, and access roads. 
• Understanding of structural design. 
• Excellent communication, time management, and change management skills. 
• Strong leadership and delegation abilities. 
• Desire and ability to teach others. 
• Capability to manage multiple ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment. 
• Team-building and excellent problem-solving skills. 

Job Summary

Functions in a senior lead engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, modify or create deliverables and perform assignments of a design nature by applying basic engineering principles and established design practices to develop complex design concepts. Provide technical guidance and may provide direction to other engineering professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design teams in developing utility-scale solar projects (50-500MW+). 
• Coordinate deliverables with other groups to minimize interference or errors. 
• Collaborate with civil engineers, technicians, project coordinators, project managers, and support staff to produce site plans, detailed engineering drawings, profiles, construction drawings, and details for Utility Scale Solar PV systems. 
• Participate in multi-discipline teams, including design engineers and system studies engineers, with support from Engineering Technicians. 
• Support early-stage project development with conceptual designs and material take-offs. 
• Develop initial system conceptual ideas into fully optimized EPC designs. 
• Contribute to the continual development of internal solar engineering standards, tool sets, and work processes. 
• Convert field survey data into topographic survey drawings and surfaces suitable for producing site plans and construction drawings. 
• Utilize Excel spreadsheets, commercial, and proprietary engineering software to design Solar PV systems. 

Preferred Qualifications