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Black & Veatch

Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design

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Black & Veatch
Global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction firm shaping water, energy & infrastructure projects.
Lead substation design engineer handling electrical design, protection, QA/QC, and team leadership.
2d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Overland Park, KS
Office Full-Time
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
electrical design
qa/qc
budget management
client interface
data management
engineering standards
  • Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities
  • Manages engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline
  • 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
  • QA/QC projects and mentor junior engineers
  • Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements
  • Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments
  • Implements resource management strategy
  • Interface directly with clients, vendors and subcontractors
  • May be responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program
  • Develop electrical design deliverables, including protection and control design (protective relays) and/or physical design
  • 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
  • Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring
  • Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for workgroup
  • 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
  • Ensures adherence to corporate and division programs
  • Dealing with Ambiguity And Building Effective Teams
  • Develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems
  • 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
  • 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
  • Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines
  • Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
  • Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on moderately complex projects and may determine the key clients in some instances
  • Provides related guidance and direction to others
  • May approve timesheets and expense reports
  • May participate in career planning, and learning and development
What you bring
pe license
bachelors
substation design
project lead
8+ years
technical specialist
  • QA/QC and Substation (HV) project lead experience
  • Substation Design Experience - P&C and/or Physical
  • Minimum of 8 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.
  • Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area
  • 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
  • Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License; or in pursuit of obtaining PE License
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
Benefits
  • Underground Transmission Lines
Training + Development
Information not given or found
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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