Facility Electrical Assessment Consultant 1

About the role

Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a mid-level Engineer, Consultant, or O&M Specialist interested in developing and performing electrical assessment of facility assets in accordance with asset management best practices. The role has two primary goals: to provide technical support for the assessment of electrical equipment located at water, wastewater, substations, and power facilities, and to provide electrical and control technical support and estimating support to other services as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop onsite inspection plans to assess electrical equipment such as transformers, MCCs, generators, and rotating mechanical equipment.
• Perform deenergized tests such as vibration and thermography.
• Provide technical support and oversight for third-party contractors performing energized assessment work.
• Review and evaluate electrical test results and prepare technical reports clearly articulating repair, replacement, and maintenance recommendations.
• Responsible for safely planning and managing field-based asset inspection and performance evaluations of water, wastewater, power, and other utility facilities.
• Manage the structuring, storage and utilization of diverse data and asset information.
• Perform analysis of reliability, functionality, and maintainability (asset performance) and condition, with the ability to clearly communicate observations and produce results in a professional quality report document.
• Assist with the execution of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs for client organizations. Support maintenance plan development.
• Develop reports, presentations, and Technical Memorandums.
• Work directly with clients and support project team in meetings and workshops. Support Solution Team as required to prepare proposals and scopes of work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 5 - 7 years of electrical design or testing experience – Knowledge of FERC, IEEE, and NEC standards.
• Knowledge of electrical assessment in areas such as: planning and management of field inspections, selection and deployment of inspection technologies, interpretation of field data, and rehabilitation/replacement recommendations and technologies.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of electrical principles is essential, along with the ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Management Responsibilities

Preferred qualifications include certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.

Work Environment and Schedule

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Schedule

Full-Time