Engineer

Job Summary Functions as a technical specialist or supervisory role. Independently develops and applies advanced engineering techniques, concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems. May supervise engineering staff on projects of medium to high complexity, or serve as a technical specialist providing knowledge and expertise. Key Responsibilities Engineering Standards:

Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies

Assists in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards

Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines

Quality/Continuous Improvement:

Independently applies knowledge and ensures compliance with Black and Veatch quality program

Establishes related processes, and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality

Provides guidance and direction to others

Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Engineering Production:

Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects

Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection

Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work

Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles

Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements

Develops and applies advanced engineering solutions to complex problems

Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for projects

Establishes work plan to be applied to a given project

Project Coordination:

Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on complex projects

Typically responsible for defining project schedules for single discipline or may have responsibility for multiple disciplines

Client Focus:

Responsible for determining identification of key client interests and drivers on projects

Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on moderately complex projects

Focuses on client's current needs and situations

May offer other services to the client

Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area

Typically supports multiple projects on the very complex technical challenges

Actively advances knowledge management of the enterprise and provides mentoring

As a subject matter expert, has additional expertise in a technical area, participates in professional societies by presenting papers, participates on technical committees, and assists with code/standard authoring Is externally recognized in industry as an expert which enhances the Company brand

People Management - (supervision, career development, training, mentoring):

Typically oversees performance management, career planning, recognition, learning and development, and corrective actions

Resource Management - (budgets, tools, processes, project support):

Implements resource management strategy

Manages engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline

Resolves resource conflicts and identifies training needs

Administrative:

Administrative responsibilities may include office administration

Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for workgroup

Ensures adherence to corporate and division programs May approve timesheets and expense reports

Management Responsibilities Preferred Qualifications

Written Communications

Drive For Results

Priority Setting

Planning

Delegation

Directing Others

Conflict Management

Informing

Listening

Dealing with Ambiguity

Building Effective Teams

Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline

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 11 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 Work Environment/Physical Demands Typical office environment. May be subject to extreme cold (temperatures below 30 degrees for periods of more than one hour), extreme heat (temperatures above 90 degrees for periods of more than one hour), hazards (electrical currents, working on scaffold Competencies Collaborates Communicates effectively Courage Directs work Instills trust Interpersonal savvy Organizational savvy Customer focus Decision quality Salary Plan ENG: Engineering Job Grade 132