Administrative Assistant (Bird Electric-LA)
Date: Mar 17, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Bird Electric Enterprises
Req Id : 113940
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Job Summary
Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. With more than 600 employees, Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets. The company also has long-established relationships with fuel producers and energy providers.
This position performs typical administrative assistant duties and tasks of a varied nature according to established processes, applying occasional independent judgment.
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Key Responsibilities
Completes simple paper filing activities
Receives and distributes mail
Faxes documents
Copies documents
Prepares files for archiving
Distributes documents
Performs scanning and electronic filing
Answers phones
Greets and directs visitors
Assembles documents (reproduction and collation)
Performs basic word processing and data entry
Maintains simple spreadsheets
Orders office supplies
Maintains manager's or work group's calendar
Generates or distributes ad hoc reports using various business systems and databases
Generates simple documents, such as letters, memos, spreadsheets and presentations
May coordinate completion of timesheets
Performs other general clerical duties as needed
Creates expense reports
Plans and arranges meetings, travel, and events, and coordinates applying for international travel documents
Individual contributor with no subordinates
Management Responsibilities
Individual Contributor
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years relevant experience preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Preferred Skills:
MS Word skills
MS Office Excel and PowerPoint skills
MS Outlook skills
Spelling and grammar skills
Concentration and cognitive skills
Initiative
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and reading comprehension
Communication skills, including verbal and written skills
Ethics and values
Integrity and trust
Ability to prioritize
Problem-solving ability
Expense Reporting Systems (Creating)
Time Reporting Systems
PeopleSoftandBlueprintBasic Users
Travel Systems
Telephony and Web conferencing
Electronic Repository Systems
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Normal office environment. Extended periods of monitor viewing. Stooping, crouching, talking, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, turning pages, typing and writing. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Work involves sitting for extended periods of time.
Competencies
Customer focus
Salary Plan
ADO: Administrative Services
Job Grade
012
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Bird, a Black & Veatch Company, is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insuranceand a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan,vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services,and the B&V Credit Union.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
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