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Senior Electrical Engineer - 765kV EHV Substation Design
Black & Veatch
Lead design engineer for 765kV EHV substations, overseeing technical and project execution.
7d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), 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
substation design
equipment sizing
budget management
client interface
quality assurance
mentoring
- Mentor less experienced engineers
- Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities
- Manages engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline
- Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
- 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
- Prepare auxiliary power equipment sizing calculations.
- Prepare equipment arrangement, grounding, foundation and conduit plans for high voltage substations.
- Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements
- Function as a technical specialist or in a lead substation design role encompassing EHV transmission level voltage class.
- Developing Scoping documents for EHV substation projects
- Develop construction release documents.
- Provide technical guidance over a group or supervise engineering staff on substation design projects.
- Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments
- Implements resource management strategy
- Interface directly with clients, vendors and subcontractors
- Typically supports multiple projects on the complex technical challenges
- Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects
- Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
- Be responsible for the overall execution and quality of substation projects as a leader within a team environment.
- Review shop drawings, vendor quotes and perform bid evaluations.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program while performing internal Quality Assurance technical reviews
- 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
- Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
- Assists in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards
- Manage the work assignments and ensures quality from direct reports and project team(s)
- Dealing with Ambiguity And Building Effective Teams
- May be a supervisor of other engineers and technicians
- Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies
- Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work/resource planning meetings
- Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work
- Perform EHV substation design, including physical design, protective relaying/control with an emphasis on continuous improvement
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control of EHV substation design projects
- Under general direction, develops and applies advanced engineering techniques, concepts and approaches to complex engineering problems.
- Will lead other engineers and interface directly with clients.
- Develop and maintain budgets and schedules for multiple substation design projects
- Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects
- Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
- Design wiring diagrams for protective relaying panels.
- Raceway drawings, grounding drawings, plan and section drawings
- Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines
- 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.
- Create RTU control, status and analog point lists, raceway/cable schedules along with maintenance/signage and nameplates
- Prepare one-lines, connection diagrams, panel elevations and protection & control schematics for power substation equipment.
- Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
- Provide constructive feedback to other professionals on performance
- Provides related guidance and direction to others
- 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.
- May responsible for developing, validating, and presenting specialist/technical output.
- May participate in career planning, and learning and development
What you bring
ehv substation
gis
power systems
8+ years
bachelor's
technical specialist
- Experience 500KV - 13.8KV substations, varying voltage classes
- Experience with open air and/or GIS
- Experience with designing different types of bus configurations
- Power/Power Systems experience preferred
- Minimum of 8 years related work experience.
- Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area
- 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.
- EHV Substation design experience (physical & P&C)
- Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline
- Written Communications
- Independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
- Technical 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.
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Visa Sponsorship- visa sponsorship is not available.
- pre‑employment onboarding may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and 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.
- 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.
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.
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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