Senior Substation Designer

Senior Substation Designer 1 1

Date:
Jul 16, 2026

Location:

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

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Opportunity Type:
Staff

Project Only Hire:
No

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

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Senior Substation Designer functions in a senior lead engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, modify or create deliverables and perform assignments of a design nature by applying basic engineering principles and established design practices to develop complex design concepts. Provide technical guidance and may provide direction to other engineering professionals. The ideal candidate will have advanced experience with Auto Desk Inventor (SDS) and advanced experience with physical substation design (AIS and/or GIS).

As part of BV, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our three market sectors. You will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe, from small community improvements to grand‑scale mega‑projects. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career‑development opportunities.

• Pro‑activate provides guidance and direction by utilizing knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures.
• Reviews project requirements and accurately determines the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.

• Promotes quality within project/group/section.
• Reviews design inputs to ensure consistency.
• Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
• Responsible for drawing control and historical records, utilizing the appropriate method as established by the project.
• Demonstrates personal accuracy and drives continual improvement and change management efforts.
• Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables.
• Applies judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
• Uses advanced applications (e.g., modeling and design software) in performance of work provided.
• May review the deliverables of others.
• May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
• May program control systems or participate in other plant start‑up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.

• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
• May support field activities.
• May communicate project design requirements, progress and schedules.

• Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances.
• May communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns.

• May assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities.
• Identify training and development needs for personnel they supervise.
• May be recognized for expertise in one or more areas.
• Typically assists with functions including performance management process, recognition, and corrective actions.
• May participate in career planning and learning and development.
• Supervises engineering technicians, including mentoring, instructing, delegation of work and providing feedback.

• May assist in monitoring staffing levels and available skill sets for…