Electrical Engineering Specialist
KS-Overland Park
Req#: 20683BR
Date published: 15-Nov-2014
Opportunity: Experienced Hire
Business Line: Telecom
Business Plan: ENS
Level: 129
The Telecommunications Division delivers telecommunication infrastructure solutions to utilities, local and state government agencies and the commercial wireless industry. Through a unique combination of experience, expert resources and innovative solutions, Black & Veatch supports the entire range of both legacy and emerging technologies used in today’s wireless and wireline networks, voice, video, Internet and data systems and utility automation.
Contract-to-Hire opportunity. Electrical engineering and power distribution design in the telecommunications field, including power transformers, switchboards, dc battery systems, lighting panels, and grounding. This position is design-oriented, using software tools to perform some assignments. Functions in a mid level engineering capacity, or technical specialist. Under general supervision, performs all aspects of conventional design engineering and analysis. Broadens knowledge and skill set in area of discipline. May start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Engineering specialist will be involved with electrical designs to meet client requirements while applying Black & Veatch tools for specific tasks. Electrical design will consist of sizing service entrance equipment for specific loads, including transformers, and over current protective devices in accordance with the National Electric Code (NFPA 70 |NEC). Other design parameters include load studies, voltage drop analysis, ambient temperature considerations, and wire raceway types. Working knowledge of single phase 120/240/480 VAC, three phase 480/277| 208/120 VAC and 5/12/24/48 VDC.
Minimum Qualifications:
Prefer Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or sciences preferred or any other degree, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities.
Minimum of 3 years related work experience
Prefer a minimum of 3 years in the field of electrical engineering power distribution design, with experience in switchboards, circuit breakers, power transformers, generators, one-line development, dc battery systems, and grounding.
Highly prefer someone with ability to apply NEC rules for OCPD/wire/conduit sizing.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving, Intellectual Horsepower, Written Communications, Drive For Results, Decision Quality, Informing, Listening, and Dealing with Ambiguity. Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline. Basic knowledge of other disciplines Intermediate ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned. Basic industry knowledge and technology trends Basic knowledge of company quality program. Basic knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles. Basic knowledge of procurement & contract administration Basic knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating. Basic knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal process.
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