Electrical Project Engineer - Substation QA​/QC

Electrical Project Engineer - Substation QA/QC

Location:

Cary, NC, US;
Ann Arbor, MI, US;
Tualatin, OR, US;
Orlando, FL, US;
Chattanooga, TN, US;
Atlanta, GA, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

• Function as a quality control/quality assurance engineer within the substation quality management group (QMG).
• Perform QA/QC of substation design packages, including physical design, protective relaying/control with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the substation design team.

Black & Veatch is ranked #4 overall in power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team focuses on advanced manufacturing, generative AI computing, and other high‑growth technologies.

• Develop and provide guidance on design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes and B&V policies.
• Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Apply knowledge and comply with B&V quality program for assigned tasks.
• Potentially ensure compliance with B&V quality program.
• Support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Prepare engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects.
• Research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Oversee collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work.
• Perform engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Prepare and manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis methods to problems.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to lower‑level team members to develop project execution staff.
• Review lower‑level engineering work or assignments.
• Lead production teams, coordinate multiple disciplines, and serve as responsible charge for a project.
• Coordinate with all internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Assist in identifying key client interests and drivers on high‑voltage substation projects.
• Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns.
• Provide support to business development or pursuit activities and offer other services to clients.
• Serve as a technical specialist and provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area.
• Design a complete project or support multiple projects on complex technical challenges.
• Foster knowledge management and provide mentoring.
• Develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems.
• Assist with performance management processes, mentoring, recognition, and corrective actions.
• Participate in career planning, learning and development.
• Mentor lower‑level professionals and identify successors to train in their role.
• Assist with resource management strategy.
• Manage engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline.
• Accountable for administrative responsibilities including ensuring policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented; ensuring adherence to corporate and division programs; approving timesheets and expense reports.

• Experience with Substation QA/QC reviews – Quality Assurance/Quality Checks.
• Substation design experience – Physical and/or Protection & Controls.
• Experience coordinating and communicating with clients, multidisciplinary leads and project managers.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

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• Competitive compensation, 401(k) match, and benefits starting day one.
• Hybrid environment to balance work and personal life.
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including health care benefits, disability, wellness program.
• Paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, B&V Credit Union.
• Performance‑based bonus program.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply with all EEO laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis 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.