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Black & Veatch

Lead Electrical Engineer - 765kV EHV Substation Design

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Black & Veatch
Global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction firm shaping water, energy & infrastructure projects.
Lead Electrical Engineer for 765kV EHV Substation Design with technical expertise in power systems and quality control, responsible for overall execution and quality of substation projects.
16d ago
$131
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Ann Arbor, MI
Hybrid
Company Size
12,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Power Delivery
Fuels
Power Generation
Water Solutions
Communications
Renewable Energy
Smart Grids
Digital Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
mentor engineers
document review
project management
lead teams
technical design
quality assurance
  • Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
  • Mentor less experienced engineers
  • Developing Scoping documents for EHV substation projects
  • May participate in career planning, and learning and development
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program while performing internal Quality Assurance technical reviews
  • Provide technical guidance over a group or supervise engineering staff on substation design projects.
  • Prepare equipment arrangement, grounding, foundation and conduit plans for high voltage substations.
  • Review shop drawings, vendor quotes and perform bid evaluations.
  • Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
  • Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading larger production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project
  • Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
  • Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities
  • Prepare one-lines, connection diagrams, panel elevations and protection & control schematics for power substation equipment.
  • Perform complex engineering calculations/studies related to substation projects such as: lightning protection, conduit fill, AC/DC station service loading, surge arrester sizing and voltage drop.
  • Manages budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Actively coordinate with others on the team Delegate and supervise the work of younger engineers Communicate with upper management and provide status updates on engineering design activities.
  • Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies
  • Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements
  • Develop construction release documents.
  • Implements resource management strategy
  • Typically supports multiple projects on the complex technical challenges
  • Perform EHV substation design, including physical design, protective relaying/control with an emphasis on continuous improvement
  • Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects
  • Manage the work assignments and ensures quality from direct reports and project team(s)
  • Under general direction, develops and applies advanced engineering techniques, concepts and approaches to complex engineering problems.
  • May be a supervisor of other engineers and technicians
  • Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work/resource planning meetings
  • Raceway drawings, grounding drawings, plan and section drawings
  • Assists in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards
  • May responsible for developing, validating, and presenting specialist/technical output.
  • Be responsible for the overall execution and quality of substation projects as a leader within a team environment.
  • Provides related guidance and direction to others
  • Create RTU control, status and analog point lists, raceway/cable schedules along with maintenance/signage and nameplates
  • Design wiring diagrams for protective relaying panels.
  • Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control of EHV substation design projects
  • Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines
  • Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects
  • Manages engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline
  • Develop and maintain budgets and schedules for multiple substation design projects
  • Will lead other engineers and interface directly with clients.
  • Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on moderately complex projects
  • Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work
  • Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments
  • Prepare auxiliary power equipment sizing calculations.
  • Function as a technical specialist or in a lead substation design role encompassing EHV transmission level voltage class.
  • Provide constructive feedback to other professionals on performance
  • Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
  • Interface directly with clients, vendors and subcontractors
  • Dealing with Ambiguity And Building Effective Teams
What you bring
ehv substation
bachelor's degree
power systems
high voltage
design principles
bus configurations
  • EHV Substation design experience (physical & P&C)
  • Independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
  • Power/Power Systems experience preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
  • 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.
  • Experience with designing different types of bus configurations
  • Technical experience preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years related work experience.
  • Experience 500KV - 13.8KV substations, varying voltage classes
  • Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area
  • Written Communications
  • Experience with open air and/or GIS
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline
Benefits
  • Underground Transmission Lines
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • offering visa sponsorship
Security clearance
  • criminal/civil background check
  • drug screen
  • motor vehicle records search
Company
Overview
1915
Year Founded
A century-old firm with a rich history.
$4.735B Revenue
2023 Annual Revenue
Generated $4.735 billion in revenue in 2023, solidifying its position as a top design firm.
100% Employee-Owned
Ownership Structure
Unique among firms of its size, ensuring a long-term focus and shared success.
100+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across six continents, showcasing vast global reach.
  • Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors.
  • The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities.
  • It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations.
  • Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.
Culture + Values
  • We create long-term value for our clients, communities and employees.
  • We embrace diversity, respect individual differences and believe in the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
  • We act with integrity and deliver on our promises.
  • We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
  • We build and maintain strong relationships through trust and accountability.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net-Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by this year.
  • Helps clients design and implement sustainable infrastructure that reduces environmental impacts.
  • Focuses on renewable energy solutions, including solar, wind, and energy storage.
  • Supports environmental stewardship in communities through responsible project planning and execution.
  • Enhances internal sustainability programs, such as reducing energy consumption and waste.
Inclusion & Diversity
23% Workforce
Gender Diversity Overview
This figure highlights the proportion of women in the workforce, showcasing progress toward gender representation goals.
  • Creating an inclusive environment for all backgrounds.
  • Commitment to improving leadership diversity with specific goals.
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