Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation Details | Family of Companies

Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation

Date:
Jan 15, 2026

Location:

Chicago, IL, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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 one.

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. #LI-TF1

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, gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. Our specialized team provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction services for the following areas:

• Substations
• Renewables Integration
• HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM
• Data Centers Integration
• BESS Integration

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you may have the opportunity to:

• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Lead, providing project coordination, guidance, and expertise on assigned substation projects.
• Support a variety of substation projects up to 765 kV in engineering detailed design and EPC.
• Develop protection and control design deliverables, including protective relays, panel arrangements, one‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and relay panel wiring.
• Develop physical design deliverables such as yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
• Prepare calculations and reports for engineering studies (AC/DC load, grounding, lightning).
• Perform or oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages.
• Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials for procurement and construction.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with clients, vendors, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate design activities with other disciplines.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Present proposals, designs and project activities.
• Potential travel to client and vendor offices and/or project sites for design reviews, construction coordination and field verification.
• Manage and prepare design budgets and schedules.
• Provide support to business development or pursuit activities.

This opportunity is located in Chicago, IL.

• Proactively provide guidance on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies; may own, maintain, update, or develop engineering standards.
• Apply knowledge and ensure compliance with B&V quality program; establish related processes and promote a culture of quality.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects; conduct research and develop recommendations for equipment or materials selection.
• Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods; manage assigned budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.
• Develop and apply advanced engineering solutions to complex problems; review lower‑level engineering work and manage task delegation.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members on complex projects; define project schedules for single or multiple disciplines.
• Determine key client interests and drivers; communicate them to the project team and develop approaches to address these concerns.
• Identify future client needs and position B&V for the future; support business development or pursuit activities.
• Serve as the technical specialist within a broad or specialized area; support multiple complex projects with advanced engineering concepts.
• Assist in performance management, career planning, recognition, learning and development, and corrective actions; mentor lower‑ and mid‑level professionals.

• Project lead and technical specialist…