Senior Substation Structural Engineer

Senior Substation Structural Engineer

Location:

Cary, NC, US Bloomington, MN, US Houston, TX, US Orlando, FL, US Dallas, TX, US Austin, TX, US Phoenix, AZ, US Burlington, MA, US Denver, CO, US College Station, TX, US Overland Park, KS, US Tualatin, OR, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Chattanooga, TN, US Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.

Company:
Black & Veatch Corporation Req

Job Title:

Senior Substation Structural Engineer

Location:

RGRALH, KCP, PJDENVER, RGANAR, RGAUSTIN, RGBLOOMIN3, RGBOST, RGCHATTAN, RGCOLST, RGDALL, RGHOUSTON3, RGORLA, RGPHNX, RGTUALAT Business Unit Sector: COR-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS Department: BVCOR BV OPS EDS STRUCTURAL Opportunity Type:
Staff Relocation eligible:
Yes Full time/Part time:
Full-Time Project Only Hire:
No Visa Sponsorship Available:
No Recruiter:
Dalton Garrison

Why Black and Veatch Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 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.

The Opportunity As a Senior Substation Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead structural design engineering and analysis on substation scopes
• Collect and assimilate data for engineering work.
• Perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards.
• Develop recommendations for equipment and materials.
• Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
• May assist with providing guidance to engineering team members.
• Maintain positive client relations understanding client interests and drivers through effective communication with the project team.
• May assist with business development activities.
• Functions as technical specialist, or has management and/or administrative responsibilities for a group.
• May supervise engineering staff on projects of medium to high complexity, and/or is recognized as a key reference for technical guidance through depth and breadth of knowledge.
• Has some influence for scope of responsibilities within the organization.

The Team Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team has specialized capabilities focused on the latest needs for clients in a fast-growth technology-led arena of advanced manufacturing, and generative AI computing including gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge technology and work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations.

Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas:
Substations Overhead Transmission Lines Underground Transmission Lines Renewables Integration

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Standards:
  Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black & Veatch policies Assists in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines
• Quality / Continuous Improvement:
  Independently applies knowledge and complies with Black & Veatch quality program Responsible for ensuring compliance with Black & Veatch quality program Provides related guidance and direction to others Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
• Engineering Production:
  Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects Complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements Develops and applies advanced engineering solutions to complex problems Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments Establishes work plan to be applied to a given project Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading larger production teams;
  
  coordinating multiple discipline activity; and…