Location: Chicago,IL, USA
**Engineering Technician - Renewables Design - Hybrid**
Date: Oct 8, 2024
Location:
US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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**Company :** Black & Veatch Corporation
**Req Id :** 99873
**Opportunity Type :** Staff
**Relocation eligible :** No
**Full time/Part time :** Full-Time
**Project Only Hire :** No
**Visa Sponsorship Available:** No
**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**
Engineering Production:
+ Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables.
+ Applies judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
+ Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
+ Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
+ Uses advanced applications (e.g., modeling and design software) in performance of work provided.
+ May review the deliverables of others.
+ May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
+ May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.
Project Coordination:
+ Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
+ May support field activities.
+ May communicate project design requirements, progress and schedules.
Preferred Technical Skills:
+ Ability to use the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments.
+ Include but not limited to CADD, other electronic applications, information modeling and document storage systems.
+ Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends.
+ Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
+ Advanced knowledge of other disciplines.
+ Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles.
+ Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline.
+ Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Microstation.
+ 3D design & other CAD software knowledge a plus.
+ Experience with engineering calculations.
+ Advanced knowledge of utility scale solar design. (50MW+)
+ Advanced knowledge of above and below grade cable routing and installation requirements.
+ Advanced knowledge of solar cable messenger systems such as CAB products is a bonus.
+ Intermediate knowledge of trenching and directional boring methods for electrical cables.
+ Advanced knowledge of grounding methods for utility scale solar plants.
+ Advanced knowledge of electrical equipment placement and clearances applicable to utility scale solar plants.
+ Intermediate knowledge of inverter skids applicable to utility scale solar plants.
+ Basic knowledge of how electrical equipment placement and cable length affects maximum voltage drop limits applicable to utility scale solar plants.
+ Basic knowledge of cable tie-in connections at substations.
+ Basic knowledge of site preparation for utility scale solar plants.
+ Ability to produce physical designs from scope documents.
+ Advanced knowledge of the following codes and application of their requirements to utility scale solar plants:
+ IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
+ NEC National Electrical Code
+ NESC National Electrical Safety Code
+ NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
+ NFPA National Fire Protection Agency
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
+ Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
+ Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience
Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
+ Drive for Results
+ Self Development
+ Listening
+ Informing
+ Dealing with Ambiguity
+ Priority Setting
+ Planning
+ Delegation
Preferred Technical Skills:
+ Ability to use the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments Include but not limited to CADD, other electronic applications, information modeling and document storage systems
+ Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
+ Advanced industry knowledge and technology trends
+ Advanced knowledge of company quality program
+ Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned
+ Advanced knowledge of other disciplines
+ Intermediate knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles
+ Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline
+ Basic knowledge of procurement and contract administration
+ Intermediate knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating
+ Intermediate knowledge of management techniques and company/division HR programs, policies, procedures, and organization structure
**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
**Competencies**
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Courage
Directs work
Instills trust
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy
Customer focus
Decision quality
**Salary Plan**
ENT: Engineering Technician
**Job Grade**
131
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