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Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, 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.

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-CD1

The Opportunity

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead Electrical design for water/wastewater projects 
• Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff in the regional design centers that are supporting project detailed design 
• Serve as technical expert in electrical power distribution and miscellaneous plant electrical systems for client consultations 
• Support business development related to enhanced Electrical services 
• Build business relationships with clients to understand needs and drivers 

Additional Project Opportunities: 

• Studies - Energy Optimization, Power System Coordination and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, and Electrical Reliability Analysis 
• 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 local design team, client and remote design teams for Instrumentation and Control design  
• Startup and testing of major electrical equipment  

The ideal candidate is located in or willing to relocate to Irvine, Los Angeles, San Marcos or Murietta Metropolitan areas. Office locations linked - www.bv.com/offices.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our Governments & Environment market sector. BV's Governments & Environment business works to provide innovative solutions and integrated planning, design and construction support for mission-critical facilities, as well as threat reduction and environmental services support worldwide. By joining our business, you will be able to provide infrastructure for community benefit through regulated utilities and government agencies.  

This team partners with our customers to align their people, processes, technologies, and data analytics in the face of industry transformation. We help our customers leverage our industry-leading solutions and expertise to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk no matter where the water industry goes next. This team is ranked in the top 10 by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply and Sewer Waste and other water-related rankings.

Check out one of our recent projects: Tomahawk Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer's license in CA or another US jurisdiction 
• 5-8 years in electrical design, planning and construction services 
• Consulting and Water/Wastewater experience preferred 
• Experience in medium and low voltage power distribution equipment, including variable frequency drives and standby diesel generators  
• Understanding of PLC hardware and software setup, network configuration, HMI, SCADA system, instrumentation and fiber optic cabling 
• Experience in a client-facing/business development role 
• Power system analysis experience in SKM, ETAP, or other analysis software a plus 

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. 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.

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