Electrical Engineer - Substation Design
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to :
- Function as a mid-level engineer or technical specialist in substation design. Substation design encompasses distribution, sub-transmission and transmission level voltage classes.
- Develop electrical design deliverables, including protection and control design (protective relays) and / or physical design.
- Interface with clients, vendors and subcontractors.
This opportunity is located in Overland Park, KS.
BV's Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients' rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV's vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.
Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas :
SubstationsOverhead Transmission LinesUnderground Transmission LinesRenewables IntegrationHVDC / FACTsEngineering Standards :
Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and proceduresApplies to assigned tasks as appropriateQuality / Continuous Improvement :
Begins to independently apply knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasksSupports continuous improvement and change management effortsEngineering Production :
Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverablesPerforms complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and / or materials selectionCollects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering workPrepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principlesUnderstands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirementsRecognizes, defines and resolves problems within assigned areaMay provide direction and guidance to othersProject Coordination :
Assigns tasks to and coordinates with other internal / external team members on less complex projectsInitiates contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the workClient Focus :
Actively seeks to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadershipApplies understanding of client interests and drivers to their own behavior and performance of the work under his / her responsibilityMay provide support to business development or pursuit activitiesKnowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology :
Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processesPeople Management - (supervision, career development, training, mentoring) :
May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions requiredMinimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.Minimum of 3 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.Preferred Qualifications :
HV Substation Design experience Physical and / or Protection & ControlsEngineering-in-Training (EIT) CertificationLearning on the FlyProblem SolvingIntellectual HorsepowerWritten CommunicationsDrive For ResultsInformingListening and Dealing with AmbiguityIntermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering disciplineHybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
