Electrical Staff Engineering Technician - Substation

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards:

Date:
Jul 29, 2026

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI, 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  : 116304

Opportunity Type :
Staff

Relocation eligible :
No

Full time/Part time :
Full-Time

Project Only Hire :
No

Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters - designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other - speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world - gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Substation Designer functions in a senior level engineering technician capacity. With minimal supervision, performs advanced functions requiring knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures in support of creating and modifying deliverables. May provide technical guidance and direction to other engineering professionals including delegation of work assignments. The ideal candidate will have basic experience with Auto Desk Inventor (SDS) and basic experience with Physical substation design (AIS and/or GIS).

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.

Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch 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.

Engineering Standards:

• Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures

Quality / Continuous Improvement:

• Proactively applies knowledge of the Black and Veatch Quality Program relative to deliverables
• Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
• 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

Engineering Production:

• Broadening the use of applications to continuously evaluate and improve methods, processes and procedures used to accomplish deliverables
• Create and develop deliverables based on a variety of design inputs
• May develop less complex design concepts and create project design deliverables based on a variety of design inputs
• May perform computations such as development of detailed material quantities and estimates

Project Coordination:

• Coordinate…