Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for substation projects. Join our team and contribute to cutting-edge technology in a flexible hybrid work environment. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Lead Role, providing project coordination, guidance, and expertise on assigned substation projects.
• Support a variety of substation projects ranging up to 765kV in engineering detailed design and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC).
• Develop protection and control design deliverables including protective relays, panel arrangements, one line/single line diagrams, three line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay panel wiring, and equipment wiring within complex substation designs.
• Develop physical design deliverables including yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems within complex substation designs.
• Prepare calculations and reports for engineering studies (AC/DC load, grounding, lightning).
• Perform or oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages.
• Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate design activities with other disciplines.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Present proposals, designs, and project activities.
• Potential travel opportunities to client and vendor offices and/or project sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.
• Manage and prepare design budgets and schedules.
• Provide support to business development or pursuit activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• Project lead and technical specialist experience overseeing utility substation clients and projects.
• QA/QC Review – Quality Assurance/Quality Checks.
• High voltage (HV) substation design experience – Physical and/or Protection & Controls.
• Consulting experience.
• Experience coordinating and communicating with Clients, Multidisciplinary Leads, and Project Managers.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Proficient with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Programs (such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k match and benefits that start day one.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Opportunity to be part of a 100 percent ESOP-owned company.

About the Company

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company with over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction. We are building a world of difference by empowering our people to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world.

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Nearest Major Market: Boston

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