Associate Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies (Distribution)

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Power System Studies Engineer with 1-4 years’ experience to join our Power System Studies team.

The ideal candidate has working knowledge of Distribution System design concepts and analyses such as Short Circuit (Fault) Analysis, Load Flow, DER Impact Analysis, Protection Coordination Studies, Distribution Interconnection Studies, System Impact Studies and power system modeling software.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in power systems engineering.
• Knowledge of distribution system design concepts and analyses.
• Experience with power system modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies and procedures.
• Continues developing and can independently apply knowledge; supports quality program and change management efforts.
• Prepares increasingly complex engineering deliverables; performs data collection and analyses; develops recommendations for equipment selection.
• Co-ordinates with project leadership and other team members on less complex projects; interacts with other disciplines on design details.

Skills

Power system studies

Short Circuit Analysis

Load Flow

DER Impact Analysis

Protection Coordination

Tools

ETAP

PSSE

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSS/E

Job description

Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Phoenix, AZ, US Cary, NC, US Dallas, TX, US Orlando, FL, US Houston, TX, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Tualatin, OR, US Bloomington, MN, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 117122

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters - designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other - speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world - gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking a Power System Studies Engineer with 1-4 years’ experience to join our Power System Studies team. The ideal candidate has significant working experience and knowledge of Distribution System design concepts & analyses such as Short Circuit (Fault) Analysis, Load Flow, DER Impact Analysis, Protection Coordination Studies, Distribution Interconnection Studies, System Impact Studies and system modeling software for the same.

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