Structural Substation Engineer- BESS Details | Family of Companies

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Staff Structural Substation Engineer- BESS

Date:
Sep 23, 2025

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US;
Dallas, TX, US;
Ann Arbor, MI, US;
Cary, NC, US;
Orlando, FL, US

Company : Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Req  : 111269

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

Why Black and Veatch

Black and 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 and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and 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.

This position is focused on the design of structures and foundations for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities, helping make the energy grid more resilient and accommodating of renewable energy sources. This engineer will design a variety of structural systems, broaden their design experience, and collaborate with other disciplines, while delivering critical energy infrastructure projects to the community. BV’s broad portfolio of projects also provides the opportunity to participate in markets such as Data Centers, Substations, Power Generation, Water, to name a few.

As part of BV Operations, skills are aligned to projects supporting three market sectors:
Governments and Environment, Energy and Process Industries, and Connectivity and Commercial. Roles include Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists engaged with projects across the globe. BV Operations offers a collaborative and innovative culture with greater challenges and career development opportunities.

• Execute structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of supporting structures and foundations for BESS equipment and other energy infrastructure.
• Support fast-paced EPC projects generating project-specific specifications and assisting with procurement process.
• Supervise structural engineers (US and overseas) and work with structural technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications. Lead production teams and serve as the responsible charge for projects.
• Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFIs, and review of contractor submittals.
• Perform project administrative tasks, including design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, management of project changes, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements.
• Coordinate work with other discipline engineers.
• Lead the structural efforts on EPC projects with construction values up to $50M.
• Provide guidance on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Develop, maintain, and update engineering standards. Provide technical guidance to others and support continuous improvement.
• Implement resource management strategy including managing resources for a small group.

• Active PE License
• Proficiency using 3D structural analysis and design software (e.g., RISA-3D, STAADPro) for steel and concrete design
• Previous structural experience in the utility, energy, renewables, or related fields
• Strong communication skills with…