With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering ... Provide technical consulting on new and existing Power Generation EPC, Modifications & Upgrades ...
With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering ... Provide technical consulting on new and existing Power Generation EPC, Modifications & Upgrades ...
... advanced power generation facilities. The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of highquality engineering 2D/3D ...
... advanced power generation facilities. The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of highquality engineering 2D/3D ...
With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering ... The Team Black & Veatch's Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation ...
With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering ... The Team Black & Veatch's Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation ...
With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering ... The Team Black & Veatch's Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation ...
With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering ... The Team Black & Veatch's Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation ...
48V Power Controls Engineer
Allen Park, MI · On-site
$76K - $98K/yr
48V Power Controls Engineer We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our ... Power generation * Load management * Energy management * Fault management * Calibration strategies
48V Power Controls Engineer
Allen Park, MI · On-site
$76K - $98K/yr
48V Power Controls Engineer We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our ... Power generation * Load management * Energy management * Fault management * Calibration strategies
Senior Registered Structural Engineer - Power Generation
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$98K - $133K/yr
Professional interested in an Owner's Engineer role on Power projects Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home ...
Senior Registered Structural Engineer - Power Generation
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$98K - $133K/yr
Professional interested in an Owner's Engineer role on Power projects Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home ...
Structural Engineer - Power (Multiple Locations)
Detroit, MI · On-site
$100K - $160K/yr
Description The Power Division focuses on the design and construction of power generation ... As a structural engineer, you will work on project teams to create world class designs for new ...
Structural Engineer - Power (Multiple Locations)
Detroit, MI · On-site
$100K - $160K/yr
Description The Power Division focuses on the design and construction of power generation ... As a structural engineer, you will work on project teams to create world class designs for new ...
With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering ... The Team Black & Veatch's Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation ...
With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering ... The Team Black & Veatch's Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation ...
... Power Generation (APG) projectsandbuildingcritical infrastructure fortoday'sand tomorrow's challenges. Structural Engineering Technicians contribute to the design, analysis, and detailing of ...
... Power Generation (APG) projectsandbuildingcritical infrastructure fortoday'sand tomorrow's challenges. Structural Engineering Technicians contribute to the design, analysis, and detailing of ...
Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Plant
Jackson, MI · On-site +1
$159K - $214K/yr
Stanley Consultants is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with background in power generation, relay settings, plant facilities design, and microgrid clients. What You Will Be Doing: * Design ...
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Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Plant
Jackson, MI · On-site +1
$159K - $214K/yr
Stanley Consultants is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with background in power generation, relay settings, plant facilities design, and microgrid clients. What You Will Be Doing: * Design ...
Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Plant
Jackson, MI · On-site +1
$159K - $214K/yr
Stanley Consultants is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with background in power generation, relay settings, plant facilities design, and microgrid clients. What You Will Be Doing: * Design ...
Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Plant
Jackson, MI · On-site +1
$159K - $214K/yr
Stanley Consultants is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with background in power generation, relay settings, plant facilities design, and microgrid clients. What You Will Be Doing: * Design ...
... power generation and power delivery services including electrical high-voltage substations ... The Structural Engineer will play a key role in supporting the project team with structural ...
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... power generation and power delivery services including electrical high-voltage substations ... The Structural Engineer will play a key role in supporting the project team with structural ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$110 - $150/hr
HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Michigan-based Power Generation team. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be joining a highly capable, multi-discipline team ...
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$110 - $150/hr
HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Michigan-based Power Generation team. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be joining a highly capable, multi-discipline team ...
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With minimal supervision, applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses. Continues building on knowledge to develop concepts and approach more complex engineering problems. May provide ...
With minimal supervision, applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses. Continues building on knowledge to develop concepts and approach more complex engineering problems. May provide ...
Lead Electrical Designer
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site +1
Lead Electrical Designer / Lead Electrical Engineering Technician - Advanced Power Generation This role serves as a Lead Electrical Designer and Lead Electrical Engineering Technician within the ...
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Lead Electrical Designer
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site +1
Lead Electrical Designer / Lead Electrical Engineering Technician - Advanced Power Generation This role serves as a Lead Electrical Designer and Lead Electrical Engineering Technician within the ...
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$102K - $135K/yr
HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Michigan-based Power Generation team. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be joining a highly capable, multi-discipline team ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$102K - $135K/yr
HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Michigan-based Power Generation team. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be joining a highly capable, multi-discipline team ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering
Detroit, MI · On-site +1
$103K - $136K/yr
We are recognized as a leader for those power needs and standsout in the power generation sector due to our engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise, particularly in large-scale ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering
Detroit, MI · On-site +1
$103K - $136K/yr
We are recognized as a leader for those power needs and standsout in the power generation sector due to our engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise, particularly in large-scale ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$102K - $135K/yr
HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Michigan-based Power Generation team. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be joining a highly capable, multi-discipline team ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$102K - $135K/yr
HDR is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Michigan-based Power Generation team. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be joining a highly capable, multi-discipline team ...
Associate Project Engineer
Detroit, MI · On-site
The Associate Civil Engineer provides engineering support for electric distribution and power generation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will bring 2-5 years of civil engineering ...
Associate Project Engineer
Detroit, MI · On-site
The Associate Civil Engineer provides engineering support for electric distribution and power generation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will bring 2-5 years of civil engineering ...
Associate Project Engineer
Detroit, MI · On-site
The Associate Civil Engineer provides engineering support for electric distribution and power generation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will bring 2-5 years of civil engineering ...
Associate Project Engineer
Detroit, MI · On-site
The Associate Civil Engineer provides engineering support for electric distribution and power generation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will bring 2-5 years of civil engineering ...
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What is the difference between Power Generation Engineer vs Power Plant Operator?
| Aspect | Power Generation Engineer | Power Plant Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's in engineering, certifications like PE often preferred | High school diploma or equivalent, specialized training |
| Work Environment | Design, develop, and oversee power generation systems, often in offices or labs | Operate and monitor power plant equipment on-site |
| Industry Usage | Used in power plant design, project management, and system optimization | Primarily in daily plant operations and equipment control |
Power Generation Engineers focus on designing and improving power systems, while Power Plant Operators handle the day-to-day operation and monitoring of power plants. Both roles are essential in the energy industry but differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.
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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 : 114453
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & 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 one.
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.
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.
Black & Veatch's Infrastructure Advisory Business provides a portfolio of solutions focused on the asset
lifecycle, including Asset Management & Operations & Maintenance, Infrastructure Technology, Cybersecurity Solutions, Planning and Transactions. In this role you will be part of the Delivery Team supporting Solutions.
You will be working primarily with the Asset Engineering Solution, and will also have the opportunity to support other solutions including the Operations & Maintenance Solution. Infrastructure Advisory's operating model 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.
Black & Veatch is seeking an exceptional professional to join our Infrastructure Advisory organization as a Senior Specialist to deliver various operations and maintenance related projects for power generation assets. Infrastructure Advisory focuses on the lifecycle management of assets, and you will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who are aligned with Black & Veatch's Purpose, Building a World of Difference, by helping our clients optimize the use and life of their assets.
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
- Use your Operational and Maintenance experience to evaluate a variety of both conventional and renewable technologies as well as develop and implement decommissioning and separation planning of retired client assets.
- Deliver innovative solutions to address our client's most pressing issues, utilizing your specialized knowledge of power generation assets, condition assessments, outage planning and management, development of procedures and specifications, and contract support.
- Work on small single to large multi-facility asset projects primarily in the US, including time on site performing assessments and inspections (travel approximately 20% of your time).
- Grow your skills, expand your professional network, and shape a rewarding career path aligned with your aspirations.
- Provide technical consulting on new and existing Power Generation EPC, Modifications & Upgrades, and O&M projects.
- Work directly with Clients and Solution Project Managers on developing asset assessment and decommissioning projects.
- Work with the O&M Solution to support development of new contracts
- Develop outage management and process procedures for clients
- Work with the Solution Project Managers to develop proposals and scopes of work for clients, and create fee estimates
- Lead preparation of reports (including assessment studies), presentations and other deliverables. Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements, and contribute to quality reviews of assigned projects.
- Actively coordinate with team members and subject matter experts to ensure high-quality deliverables and successful project outcomes.
- Proactively develop additional knowledge and experience in power generation O&M and other relevant topics. Mentor professionals in latest technology and processes.
- 15 years of experience as a Plant Engineer with extensive experience in Maintenance and Operations repair and replacement of conventional boilers firing coal, gas, and oil, Heat Recovery Heat Exchangers (HRSG's), Combustion and Steam Turbines, Generators, Balance of Plant (BOP) and electrical and controls equipment.
- Experience with conventional power generation, Simple and Combined cycle gas turbines (SCGT and CCGT), and solid fuel handling, including:
- Power Plant Operations & Maintenance Processes, Construction, Outage, Startup, and routine operation and maintenance field experience.
- Outage management and planning processes, including writing technical Power Plant Outage reports.
- Power Plant O&M and Capital budget planning and monitoring.
- Experience with regulatory and environmental requirements that must be addressed during O&M and Outage planning phase.
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Bachelor of Arts or Science, preferably in business, technology, or engineering OR relevant business experience.
- Minimum of 7 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.
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
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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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies 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.
Industry
Civil engineering construction
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Overland Park, KS, US
Year founded
1915