Structural Engineer- Hydropower/Hydraulic Structures
Date: May 29, 2025
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 109120
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
Black and Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
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.
The Team
As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Execute complex structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of Hydropower and Hydraulic Structures including powerhouses, concrete dams, spillways, penstocks, outlet works, canals, and other complex structural facilities.
Perform site inspections of existing Hydropower and Hydraulic Structures projects and develop recommendations for remediation of aging infrastructure.
Serve in the role of Subject Matter Expert during Comprehensive Assessment of existing hydropower projects under the FERC Part 12D dam safety program including performing dam safety evaluations, risk analysis, and structural stability assessments.
Collaborate with process and systems engineers in the execution of multi-disciplinary design projects, requiring communication and careful planning.
Supervises Structural Engineers and Structural Technicians (both in the US and in overseas offices) in preparation of structural drawing packages, calculations, and specifications. Responsible for leading larger production teams and serving as the responsible charge for projects.
Occasional travel to client sites during project development to collaborate with project stakeholders. Estimated travel is up to 20%.
Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFI's, and review of contractor submittals.
Perform project administrative tasks, which may include any/all of the following: preparation of design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, management of project changes, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements.
Ability to lead a team to execute complex projects with construction values of up to $200M
Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Assists in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards. Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
Support continuous improvement efforts. Provides guidance and direction to others.
Implements resource management strategy including managing resources for a small group.
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Engineering or Master of Science from an ABET accredited Structural Engineering program.
Familiarity with the latest editions of the International Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC Steel Construction Manual.
Proficiency with use of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAADPro, ANSYS or SAP 2000.
Experience with Army Corps of Engineers projects and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
Proficiency with use of non-structural software packages such as MS Word, MS Excel, MathCAD, Bluebeam, ProjectWise, AutoCAD, and Revit.
Understanding of hydraulic and geotechnical processes related to hydraulic structures.
Familiarly with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation design standards.
Experience working with FERC and State Dam Safety officials.
Client interaction skills including proposal preparation, delivering presentations, and leading decision-making meetings.
P.E. License in state requiring special examinations such as California
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
Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of U.S. Office Locations (select United States). Some positions may be relocation eligible. Speak to your recruiter if you have interest in relocation.
Competencies
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Courage
Directs work
Instills trust
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy
Customer focus
Decision quality
Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
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To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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