**Lead Power Systems Engineer - Phoenix, AZ (US Hybrid)** Date: Dec 24, 2024 Location: US Phoenix, AZ, US 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. **Company :** Black & Veatch Corporation **Req Id :** 105248 **Opportunity Type :** Staff **Relocation eligible :** No **Full time/Part time :** Full-Time **Project Only Hire :** No **Visa Sponsorship Available:** Yes **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 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: + Functionas a Lead or Senior Engineer + 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 I&C design + Start up and testing of major electrical equipment Additional Project Opportunities: + 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 driver **Please note: This role will be hybrid: 2 days per week remote, 3 days per week in-office.** **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. 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You can also explore one of our recent water projects: **Key Responsibilities** **Engineering Standards:** + Continues to learn, remains current and applies independent knowledge and interpretation about departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures relative to assigned tasks **Quality/Continuous Improvement:** + Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks + May be responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program + Provides guidance and direction to others from the same project and discipline + Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts **Engineering Production:** + Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables + Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection + Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles + Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements + Plans and conducts independent evaluation, selection and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria + Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments + Is responsible for one or more of the following: overseeing collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work; leading smaller production teams; and serving as the responsible charge for a project **Project Coordination:** + Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects **Client Focus:** + Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on less complex projects + Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on less complex projects + May provide support to business development or pursuit activities **Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:** + Recognized as a technical specialist by the division having in-depth knowledge of an engineering process and/or of technical aspects of an industry + Designs a complete project of moderately complex scope within an assigned practice area(s) **People Management - (supervision,career development, training, mentoring):** + Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required **Preferred Qualifications** + Professional Engineer’s license + 5+ 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. **Certifications** Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration **Salary Plan** ENG: Engineering **Job Grade** 130 Black & Veatch endeavors to makeaccessible to any and all users. 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