Senior Substation Designer
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Senior Substation Designer 1
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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 AutoCAD Electrical (SDS) and advanced experience with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and/or GIS).
Key Responsibilities:
- Engineering Standards:
Provides guidance and direction by utilizing knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures - Quality / Continuous Improvement:
Promotes quality within project/group/section - Engineering Production:
Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables - Project Coordination:
Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development - Client Focus:
Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers - Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
May assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities - People Management - (supervision - career development - developing professionals, mentoring):
Typically assists with functions including performance management process, recognition, and corrective actions - Resource Management - (staffing):
May assist in monitoring staffing levels and available skill sets for project(s)
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
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
- Advanced experience with AutoCAD Electrical (SDS)
- Advanced experience with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and/or GIS)
- Intermediate knowledge of schematics, wiring, and panel fronts
- Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and B&V policies and procedures
- Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends
- Advanced knowledge of other disciplines
- Basic knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles
- Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline
- Basic knowledge of procurement & contract administration
Minimum Qualifications:
- Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience
Competencies:
Salary Plan ENT:
Engineering Technician Job Grade 016
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Black & Veatch 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 is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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