Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services, EMEA

Northwich, England, United Kingdom

12/4/2024

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

Req Id : 106390

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Contract Hire Only for this Project : No

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Why Black and Veatch
Black & 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. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & 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
We are growing our UK based team due to demand and we are now seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Services with strong technical background and hands-on experience designing electrical building services systems, to support projects throughout the EMEA region, including data centre and mission critical projects. Leading the electrical design and collaborating across engineering disciplines, you will provide leadership and technical direction to our global design teams who produce drawings, SLDs, studies, reports and more.

The role can be based in our London or Glasgow office, with a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in the office and 2 days from home.

The Team
The Electrical Engineering department sits within BV Operations and is a group of 1000 professionals located around the globe that delivers critical electrical infrastructure projects across all major solution areas for Black & Veatch.

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

• Develop detailed electrical systems design, including HV/LV distribution, lighting, fire alarms, structured cabling, and security systems, with support from senior engineers when necessary
• Develop detailed plans and specifications, support, direct and review work undertaken by our global design team
• Ensure design conformance with industry standards and regulations, collaborating with project teams
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems with other engineering disciplines
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members
• Prepare and present project documentation, reports, and design calculations
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Support the project team in the identification of key client interests and drivers on projects
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in other EMEA regions is desirable
• Low voltage distribution systems
• Proficiency in using design software such as Dialux, Amtech and ETAP
• Strong understanding of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
• Extensive experience in electrical design engineering, of which a significant amount should be from within a UK based consultancy
  
  

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
• 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

• Typical office environment: Sitting/standing, computer usage for extended periods of time. Speaking, Listening.
• Ability to utilize audio/video conferencing software for internal/external communication purposes.
• May require travel to client/project sites. May require ability to rent/drive a vehicle requiring UK Driver's licence.
• Typical construction site: Adhering to safety procedures and protocols. Awareness of surroundings on job-site and related hazards.
• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
  
  

Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering

Job Grade
131

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