About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation to join our team. As a key member, you will provide project coordination, guidance, and expertise on assigned substation projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects ranging up to 765kV in engineering detailed design and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC).

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 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

Minimum Qualifications
- 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 11 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid vacation and holiday time.
Sick time and dependent sick time.
Company-matched 401k plan.
Adoption reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Vendor discounts.
Employment referral program.
AD&D insurance.
Pre-taxed accounts.
Voluntary legal plan.
B&V Credit Union.
Performance-based bonus program.

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.

Locations

Bloomington, MN, US
Phoenix, AZ, US
Fort Worth, TX, US
College Station, TX, US
Chicago, IL, US

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Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation

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