Lead Energy Technology Consultant
KS-Overland Park
Req#: 18211BR
Date published: 31-Jul-2014
Opportunity: Experienced Hire
Business Line: Energy
Business Plan: ENG
Level: 130
Black & Veatch provides engineering, technology, consulting and construction solutions that span the life cycle of projects in the power generation, power delivery and hydrocarbon process industries. Our services encompass planning, design, procurement, construction, startup, optimization and maintenance.
EOE - M/D/V/F
Functions as a technical specialist or in a lead role. With minimal supervision, applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods. Expands knowledge and skill set in area of discipline. May start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The Technology Consulting group supports electric utility, private developers, and independent power producers by providing a range of services including feasibility studies, technology characterizations, technical due diligence, and more. As a member of this group, the candidate would provide power plant consulting services for combustion and gasification technologies that are fueled by coal, natural gas, biomass, and other opportunity fuels. In this position, the successful candidate will manage or coordinate the preparation of the technical and economic feasibility studies. These activities include coordinating with specialty groups, project managers, and client personnel to develop work scopes and provide quality work products. The candidate would direct work efforts of several disciplines and provide overall direction for studies.
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
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Must have strong analytical and quantitative problem solving skills, highly motivated, and able to work independently. Strong interpersonal relationship and verbal/written skills are also required for this position. Strong understanding of power plant thermal performance required, experience with IGCC a plus. Requires the ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
Prefer 5-8 years of experience in the overall power industry showing steady progression of roles and responsibility. Design and/or field experience a plus.
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