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About the Role

Lead structural design engineering and analysis on substation scopes, collect and assimilate data for engineering work, and perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards. Develop recommendations for equipment and materials, and understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements. May assist with providing guidance to engineering team members, maintain positive client relations, and may assist with business development activities. Function as a technical specialist and/or in a lead role, applying advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods with minimal supervision. Expand knowledge and skill set in area of discipline, and may start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas.

Responsibilities

Execute structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of supporting structures and foundations for substation equipment and other energy infrastructure.
Lead the structural efforts on Engineering Services and EPC substation projects.
Generate project-specific specifications and assist with procurement process.
Supervise structural engineers and work with structural technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications.
Serve as the responsible charge for projects.
Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFIs, and review of contractor submittals.
Perform project administrative tasks, including preparation of design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, management of project changes, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements.
Coordinate work with other discipline engineers.
Provide guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies.
Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards.
Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
Support continuous improvement efforts.
Implement resource management strategy including managing resources for a small group.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Skills

Structural design engineering
Structural analysis
Data collection and assimilation
Engineering research
Calculation preparation
Equipment and material recommendations
Budget management
Project schedule management
Quality requirement adherence
Client relations
Communication
Business development activities
Technical specialization
Lead role functions
Advanced engineering techniques
Problem-solving
Methodology application
Knowledge expansion
Structural steel design
Concrete design
3D analysis and design software (e.g., RISA 3D, STAAD Pro)
Foundation design
Analysis and design software (e.g., LPile, RISA Foundation, SP-Mats)
Structural connection calculations
Miscellaneous calculations
MS Excel
Mathcad
Written Communications
Drive for Results
Priority Setting
Planning
Delegation
Directing Others
Conflict Management
Informing
Listening
Dealing with Ambiguity
Building Effective Teams
Utility-scale electrical substations design
Energy sector design
Renewables sector design
Electrical substations steel structures design
Foundations design

Location

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Work Type

Full-Time
Hybrid
Flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment

Experience Level

Minimum of 5 years related work experience
Staff

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Salary/Compensations

$120,406.00 - $201,080.00

Benefits

Competitive compensation
401K match
Benefits that start day one
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Robust wellness program
Flexible work schedules
Paid vacation
Paid 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
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

About the Company

Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 Overall in Engineering News-Record (2025).
Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial 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.
Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas: Substations, Overhead Transmission Lines, Underground Transmission Lines, Renewables Integration.
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users.
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.
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.