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Black & Veatch

Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation Design

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Black & Veatch
Global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction firm shaping water, energy & infrastructure projects.
Substation Design Engineer with experience in developing electrical design deliverables and protection and control design.
14d ago
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
engineering calculations
electrical design
resource management
budget management
client interaction
team leadership
  • Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
  • Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for workgroup
  • Ensures adherence to corporate and division programs
  • May approve timesheets and expense reports
  • 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
  • Typically provides support to business development or pursuit 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
  • Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring
  • Implements resource management strategy
  • Typically supports multiple projects on the complex technical challenges
  • Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects
  • Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work/resource planning meetings
  • Assists in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards
  • 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 be responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program
  • QA/QC projects and mentor junior engineers
  • Develop electrical design deliverables, including protection and control design (protective relays) and/or physical design
  • Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
  • 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
  • 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
  • May participate in career planning, and learning and development
  • Develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems
  • 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
bachelor's degree
pe license
8 years experience
qa/qc
substation design
written communications
  • Independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
  • 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.
  • Minimum of 8 years related work experience.
  • QA/QC and Substation (HV) project lead experience
  • Substation Design Experience - P&C and/or Physical
  • Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods
  • Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License; or in pursuit of obtaining PE License
  • Written Communications
  • 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
  • no visa sponsorship available
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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