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Req Id : 102227 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Employment Status: [[employmentStatus]] 

Job Summary

Functions as a technical specialist or in a lead role. Under general direction, develops and applies advanced engineering techniques, concepts and approaches to complex engineering problems. May provide technical guidance over a group or supervise engineering staff on projects of low to medium complexity. May be responsible for developing, validating, and presenting specialist/technical output.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards:

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 complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks   May be responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program Provides related guidance and direction to others  Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts 

Engineering Production: 

Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple 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  Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods  Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments   Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading larger production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project  

Project Coordination: 

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

Client Focus:

Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on moderately complex projects and may determine the key clients in some instances  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   May offer other services to the clients   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 complex technical challenges  Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring  Develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems 

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

Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required  May participate in career planning, and learning and development 

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

Implements resource management strategy  Manages engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline  

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 And 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 8 years related work experience. Familiar with local regulations and practices for electrical design and construction in NZ. Understand permits required for geothermal power plant (preferred) or conventional thermal power plants grid interconnection. Electrical construction and commissioning experience for geothermal power plant (preferred) or conventional thermal power plants Experienced in LV power distribution and HV up to 220kV designs, technical specifications, supplier’s evaluations, and EPC project executions for geothermal power or conventional power generation projects.

 

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

The position offers a 24-month contract with a possibility of extension and involves working in the office for the first 15 months, followed by field engineering at the project site.

Competencies CollaboratesCommunicates effectivelyCourageDirects workInstills trustInterpersonal savvyOrganizational savvyCustomer focusDecision qualitySalary Plan ENG: Engineering

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