Senior Substation Designer Details | Family of Companies Job Ann Arbor area,Michigan USA,Engineering

Position: Senior Substation Designer 1 1 Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Senior Substation Designer 1

Date:
Jun 17, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US;
Orlando, FL, US;
Cary, NC, US;
Houston, TX, US;
Ann Arbor, MI, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

The Opportunity

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Senior Substation Designer 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. The ideal candidate will have advanced experience with Auto Desk Inventor (SDS) and physical substation design (AIS and/or GIS).

Key Responsibilities

Pro-activate provides guidance and direction by utilizing knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black & Veatch policies and procedures
Reviews project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables
Promotes quality within project/group/section
Reviews design inputs to ensure consistency
Assists to ensure deliverables comply 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
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
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
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
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
Typically assists with functions such as performance management, recognition, and corrective actions
May participate in career planning and learning and development
Supervises engineering technicians, including mentoring, instructing, delegating work and providing feedback
May assist in monitoring staffing levels and available skill sets for project(s)
Assists in identifying resource application needs and process requirements

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 8-11 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 experience with Auto Desk Inventor (SDS)
Advanced experience with physical substation design (AIS and/or GIS)
Intermediate…