Electrical Engineer - BESS

Support Electrical Engineer - BESS

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Houston, TX, US Jacksonville, FL, 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.

Job Title:

Associate Electrical Engineer - BESS

Business Unit Sector: COR-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS Department: BVCOR BV OPS EDS ELECTRICAL

Opportunity Type:
Staff Relocation eligible:
No Full time/Part time:
Full-Time Project Only Hire:
No Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

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. Our specialized team provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas:

• Substations
• Renewables Integration
• HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM
• Datacenters Integration
• BESS Integration

Key Responsibilities:

• Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies and procedures.
• Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate.
• Continues developing and can independently apply knowledge.
• Complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks.
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Prepares a variety of increasingly complex engineering deliverables.
• Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work.
• Prepares increasingly complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• May recognize, define and resolve problems within assigned area.
• May provide direction and guidance to others.
• Assigns tasks to develop entry level professionals and interns.
• Coordinates with project leadership and other internal/external team members on less complex projects.
• Interacts as needed with other disciplines on details of design work.
• Works to understand external client's interest and drivers through regular interaction and communication.
• Also focuses on needs of internal clients and project leadership.
• May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.
• As skills develop, may assist with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required.
• Actively mentors entry level professionals and interns.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification, and in pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Consulting experience (BESS experience preferred)
• EPC execution experience
• Power system analysis experience in SKM, ETAP, or other analysis software

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Salary Plan ENG:
Engineering Job Grade 015

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit…