Job Details

Senior Substation Designer

Date: Sep 2, 2025

Location: US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 108464

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Function in a senior level engineering technician capacity with minimal supervision. This candidate will perform advanced functions requiring knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures in support of creating and modifying deliverables. They may provide technical guidance and direction to other engineering professionals including delegation of work assignments. The ideal candidate will have 3D modeling experience.

Please note that this role is a hybrid role. The candidate will be required to work in the office 3 days a week and 2 days at home.

The Team

As part of BV, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors. As Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Job Summary

Functions in a senior lead engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, modify or create deliverables and perform assignments of a design nature by applying basic engineering principles and established design practices to develop complex design concepts. Provide technical guidance and may provide direction to other engineering professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards:

• Pro-activate provides guidance and direction by utilizing knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
• Reviews project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables

Quality / Continuous Improvement:

• Promotes quality within project/group/section
• Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency
• Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project
• Responsible for drawing control and historical records, utilizing the appropriate method, as established by the project
• Demonstrates personal accuracy and drives continual improvement and change management efforts

Engineering Production:

• Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables
• Applies judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records
• Uses advanced applications (e.g., modeling and design software) in performance of work provided
• May review the deliverables of others
• May define work assignments and maintain schedules
• May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise

Project Coordination:

• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development
• May support field activities
• May communicate project design requirements, progress and schedules

Client Focus:

• Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances
• May communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

• May assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities
• Identify training and development needs for personnel they supervise
• May be recognized for expertise in one or more areas

People Management - (supervision - career development - developing professionals, mentoring):

• Typically assists with functions including performance management process, recognition, and corrective actions
• May participate in career planning and learning and development
• Supervises engineering technicians, including mentoring, instructing, delegation of work and providing feedback

Resource Management - (staffing):

• May assist in monitoring staffing levels and available skill sets for project(s)
• Assists in identifying resource application needs and process requirements

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
• Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
• Typically a minimum of 8 years related work experience
• Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Perseverance
• Patience
• Time Management
• Drive for Results
• Self Development
• Listening
• Informing
• Preferred Technical Skills:
• Ability to use the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments
• Include but not limited to CADD, other electronic applications, information modeling and document storage systems
• Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Black & Veatch policies and procedures
• Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends
• Intermediate knowledge of company quality program
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned
• Advanced knowledge of other disciplines
• Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline
• Basic knowledge of procurement and contract administration
• Basic knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating
• Basic knowledge of management techniques and company/division HR programs, policies, procedures, and organization structure

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Normal office environment

EEO and Benefits

BV is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes medical, dental, vision insurances, disability and wellness programs. We offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holidays, sick time, and dependent sick time. A 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and BV Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. We are 100 percent ESOP-owned, empowering employees to share in the company's success through stock ownership. We value diverse voices and perspectives to provide innovative solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the bases of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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