Senior Solar Designer 7 Job at Black & Veatch, Overland Park, KS

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  • Black & Veatch
  • Overland Park, KS

Job Description

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. 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. 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 technical specialist/entry level supervisory capacity. In a technical design role, solves difficult technical problems, as well as provides consultation and training. In addition to design and production responsibilities, directs efforts of other engineering technician professionals as required. 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. Minimum Qualifications 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. Work Environment/Physical Demands Normal office environment. Salary Plan Job Grade 131 Black & Veatch endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned. 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. Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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