Electrical Project Engineer - Substation

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About the role

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will function as a Technical Specialist or Project Lead, providing project coordination, guidance, and expertise on assigned substation projects. You will support a variety of substation projects up to 765kV in engineering detailed design and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC). This role offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology in advanced manufacturing, generative AI computing, gigafactories, bio/ag tech, and data centers.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Continue developing knowledge and provide guidance on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and Black & Veatch policies.
• Ensure compliance with Black & Veatch quality program and provide related guidance to others.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects and perform complex research for equipment/materials selection.
• Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements, applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis.
• Actively delegate tasks to lower-level team members and review their work.
• Coordinate with internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Assist with identifying key client interests and drivers, and communicate these to the project team.
• Support business development or pursuit activities and offer other services to clients.
• Provide consultation and guidance on complex technical challenges in a particular practice area.
• Actively foster knowledge management and mentor lower-level professionals.
• Assist with performance management processes, mentoring, recognition, and corrective actions.
• Participate in career planning, learning, and development.
• Assist with resource management strategy and ensure adherence to corporate and division programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized accredited program or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for Black & Veatch projects in applicable countries.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

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.
• Experience with QA/QC reviews – Quality Assurance/Quality Checks.
• Experience coordinating and communicating with clients, multidisciplinary leads, and project managers.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Programs (such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• Disability and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, and an employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program for eligible professionals.
• 100% ESOP-owned company, empowering employees to share in the company's long-term success through stock ownership.

Pay

Annual compensation range: $120,677.00 - $201,537.00.

Schedule

Full-time. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.