Overview
Senior Registered Engineer - Structural - Hydropower/Hydraulic Structures
Location: Austin, TX; Houston, TX; College Station, TX; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX (US). Company: Black & Veatch. This is an employee-owned company delivering infrastructure design, procurement, consulting and construction solutions.
As an employee-owned company, Black & Veatch emphasizes safety, collaboration and long-term value. The Senior Structural Engineer will support Hydropower and Hydraulic Structures design projects and may function as a senior-level engineer on multi-disciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Execute complex structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of hydropower and hydraulic structures (e.g., powerhouses, dams, spillways, penstocks).
- Perform site inspections of existing projects and develop remediation recommendations for aging infrastructure.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert during Comprehensive Assessments under the FERC Part 12d dam safety program, including dam safety evaluations, risk analysis, and structural stability assessments.
- Collaborate with process and systems engineers on multi-disciplinary design projects requiring clear communication and planning.
- Supervise Structural Engineers and Structural Technicians (US and overseas offices) in preparation of drawing packages, calculations and specifications; lead larger production teams as the responsible charge for projects.
- Travel to client sites as needed to support project development (up to 20%).
- Perform project administrative tasks such as design fee estimates, progress monitoring against budget and schedule, change management, and adherence to Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements.
- Lead a team to execute complex projects with construction values up to $200M.
- Provide guidance on department design guides, standards, systems, engineering codes and BV policies; assist in developing and maintaining engineering standards and offer technical guidance to others.
- Support continuous improvement efforts and identify training needs; implement improvement strategies.
- Influence and implement resource management for regional groups.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide guidance on department standards and engineering codes; maintain or develop standards and guides; mentor others on projects.
- Ensure compliance with BV quality programs; promote continuous improvement, risk management and change management.
- Prepare complex engineering deliverables for megaprojects; oversee data collection, analysis and material/equipment recommendations.
- Develop and apply advanced engineering solutions; manage budgets, schedules and quality; assign tasks to team members and oversee multi-discipline activity.
- Coordinate with internal and external team members on complex projects and define project schedules for single or multiple disciplines.
- Identify key client interests and drivers; communicate these to the project team and adapt approaches accordingly.
- Assist in business development or pursuit activities when appropriate.
- Serve as a technical specialist in a broad or specialized field; support multiple projects with complex technical challenges; may interact with professional societies and provide leadership in a specialty area.
- Mentor and develop lower- and mid-level professionals, with focus on career planning and development.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 11 years of related work experience.
- Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements; ability to support BV projects in applicable countries.
- Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements where applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master of Engineering or Master of Science from an ABET-accredited Structural Engineering program.
- Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC Steel Construction Manual.
- Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., RISA 3D, STAAD.Pro, ANSYS, SAP2000).
- Experience with Army Corps of Engineers projects and UFC.
- Proficiency with MS Office, Bluebeam, ProjectWise, AutoCAD and Revit.
Certifications
- Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects where applicable.
Work Environment & Benefits
We offer flexible work schedules, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision, disability coverage, wellness programs, paid vacation/holidays, sick time, and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include a company-matched 401(k), adoption and tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, referral programs, AD&D insurance, pre-tax accounts, voluntary legal plan and access to the BV Credit Union. Equity ownership is through the ESOP.
BV is committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive environment. We comply with all applicable EEO laws and regulations.
Notes
Nearest Major Market: Austin | Job Segment: Structural Engineer, Construction, Hydraulics, Hydro, Drafting, Engineering
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