Electrical Project Engineer - Substation

About the role

Black & Veatch is a recognized leader in sustainable infrastructure, offering a range of services including engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction. The company is ranked #4 in Power by Engineering News-Record and specializes in advanced manufacturing, bio/ag tech, data centers, and distributed infrastructure.

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 high voltage substation designs.
• Develop physical design deliverables including yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems within high voltage substation designs.
• Perform or oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities and activities with clients, vendors, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• 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.
• Prepare and manage design budgets and schedules.
• Provide support to business development or pursuit activities.

Qualifications

• High voltage (HV) substation design experience – Physical and/or Protection & Controls
• Project lead and technical specialist experience overseeing utility substation clients and projects
• QA/QC Reviews – Quality Assurance/Quality Checks
• 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.)

Preferred Qualifications

• High voltage (HV) substation design experience – Physical and/or Protection & Controls
• Project lead and technical specialist experience overseeing utility substation clients and projects
• QA/QC Reviews – Quality Assurance/Quality Checks
• 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.)

Benefits

Black & Veatch offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time
• Dependent sick time
• A 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• An employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• The B&V Credit Union

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

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.