Substation Structural Engineer Details | Family of Companies

Staff Substation Structural Engineer

Date: Feb 10, 2026

Location: Dallas, TX;
Austin, TX;
Houston, TX;
College Station, TX

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: Yes

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & 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 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.

As a Staff 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.
• Provide guidance to engineering team members, maintain positive client relations, and support business development activities.
• Act as a technical specialist or lead, applying advanced engineering techniques and expanding knowledge in the discipline and related areas.

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. Joining our sector gives you exposure to cutting-edge technology and a fast-moving work environment.

Black & Veatch provides engineering, procurement, and construction services for:

• Substations
• Overhead Transmission Lines
• Underground Transmission Lines
• Renewables Integration

• 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.
• Lead the structural efforts on Engineering Services and EPC substation projects.
• Generate project-specific specifications and assist with the procurement process.
• Supervise structural engineers (US and overseas) and work with structural technicians to prepare drawings and specifications. Lead production teams and serve as the responsible charge for projects.
• Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, RFI responses, and contractor submittal reviews.
• Handle project administrative tasks: design fee estimates, budget and schedule monitoring, project change management, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements.
• Coordinate work with other discipline engineers.
• Provide guidance on design guides, standards, systems, engineering codes, and B&V policies. Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards.
• Implement resource management strategy for a small group.

• Active PE License
• Intermediate knowledge of structural engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
• Experience with 3D analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or equivalent
• Foundation design experience using analysis and design software such as LPile, RISA Foundation, SP-Mats, etc.
• Structural connection and miscellaneous calculations using MS Excel and/or Mathcad
• Strong written communication and leadership skills
• Experience with utility‑scale electrical substations, energy, renewables, or similar fields is a plus
• Structural design of electrical substation steel structures and foundations is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background checks, drug screen, etc.)
• Active engineering…