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About the Role

As a Senior Electrical 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 ranging up to 765kV in engineering detailed design and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC).

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 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.
Manage and prepare design budgets and schedules.
Provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies.
Applies knowledge and ensures compliance with B&V quality program.
Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects.
Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work.
Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Develops and applies advanced engineering solutions to complex problems.
Responsible for ensuring project teams delegate appropriate tasks to lower level team members to develop depth of project execution staff.
Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments.
Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for projects.
Establishes work plan to be applied to a given project.
Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on complex projects.
Typically responsible for defining project schedules for single discipline or may have responsibility for multiple disciplines.
Responsible for determining identification of key client interests and drivers on projects.
Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on complex projects.
Works to identify future client needs and how to better position B&V for the future.
Serves as the technical specialist in a broad area of specialization, or in a narrow but specialized field.
Develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems.
Typically supports multiple projects on very complex technical challenges.
Assists in performance management, career planning, recognition, learning and development, and corrective actions.
Participates in compensation management, succession planning, disciplinary actions, employee relations and workforce planning.
Mentors lower level and mid level professionals and identifies successors to train in the specifics of their role.

Requirements

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.

Skills

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
Proficient with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Programs (such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Location

Remote
Hybrid

Work Type

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

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.

Salary/Compensations

State of Colorado: 148,852-248,578
State of Illinois: 148,852-248,578
State of Minnesota: 142,086-237,279

Benefits

Competitive compensation
401K match and benefits that start day one
Flexible work schedules
Paid vacation and holiday time
Sick time
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
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Robust wellness program

About the Company

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch.
We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world.
With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities.
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning.
You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey.
Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025).
Our Technology, Industrial & Governments Team has specialized capabilities focused on the latest needs for clients in a fast-growth technology-led arena of advanced manufacturing, and generative AI computing including gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure.
By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge technology and work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations.
Our specialized team provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas: Substations, Renewables Integration, HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM, Data Centers Integration, BESS Integration.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company.
As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
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.

Equal Opportunity

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations.
Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.