Associate Substation Structural Engineer

Location:

Dallas, TX;
Austin, TX;
Houston, TX;
College Station, TX.

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, 401(k) match and benefits that start day one.

As an Associate Substation Structural Engineer
, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform 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 on larger and more complex assignments.
• Develop recommendations for equipment and materials, beginning to expand knowledge into other disciplines and/or functional areas.
• Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
• Assist with providing guidance to engineering team members.
• Maintain positive client relations, understanding client interests and drivers through effective communication with the project team.

Black & Veatch is ranked #4 overall in Power by Engineering News‑Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team focuses on advanced manufacturing, data centers, and distributed infrastructure.

• Execute structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of supporting structures and foundations for substation equipment and other energy infrastructure.
• Assist with generating project‑specific specifications and the procurement process.
• Work with structural technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications.
• Assist with construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFIs, and review of contractor submittals.
• Coordinate with other discipline engineers for project alignment.
• Focus on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while gaining basic understanding of external client interests and drivers.

• Basic knowledge of Structural Engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.
• Basic structural steel design experience using 3D analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or equivalent.
• Basic foundation design experience using analysis and design software such as LPile, RISA Foundation, SP‑Mats, etc.
• Basic experience performing structural connection and miscellaneous calculations using MS Excel and/or Mathcad.
• Written communications, drive for results, priority setting, planning, and listening.
• The following experience would be a plus (but not required) based on the work anticipated from the client(s):
  • Experience with design in the energy sector, whether substations, power generation, renewables, or similar fields.
  • Structural design of equipment structures and their respective foundations.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the applicant’s home country or country of practice.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include background checks, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws.

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

Job Grade: 015

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