Lead Civil Designer

Engineering Standards:-

• Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
• May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables

Quality / Continuous Improvement:-

• Proactively applies Black and Veatch Quality Program to deliverables
• Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
• Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency
• Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project

Engineering Production:-

• May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables
• Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records
• May review the deliverables of others
• May define work assignments and maintain schedules
• May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise

Project Coordination:-

• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development
• May support field activities

Client Focus:-

• Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client’s main interests and drivers

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:-

• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes
• May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation

People Management – (supervision – career development – developing professionals, mentoring):-

• May assist with performance management process, mentoring, and recognition
• Provide guidance to lesser experienced Engineering technicians
• May provide mentoring, instruction, delegation of work and feedback

Management Responsibilities:-

Preferred Qualifications:-

• Diploma or Certificate preferred
• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
• Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience

Preferred Non-Technical Skills:-

• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Perseverance
• Patience
• Time Management
• Drive for Results
• Self Development
• Listening
• Informing

Preferred Technical Skills:-

• Experience in the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments to include but not limited to CADD or other electronic applications . Intermediate knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
• Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends
• Intermediate knowledge of company quality program
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned
• Intermediate knowledge of other disciplines
• Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline
• Basic knowledge of procurement and contract administration

Minimum Qualifications:-