Associate Electrical Engineer - Substation

Black & Veatch Corporation; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 99,324 - 165,876; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Benefits from day one

Hybrid work environment

Stock ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in Burlington, MA is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer for substation projects up to 765kV. You will contribute to engineering design, protection and controls, and equipment specifications in a fast‑paced, hybrid environment.

You will develop deliverables such as one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and yard layouts; liaise with clients and vendors; and supporting QA/QC, budgets, and schedules. Travel may be required to project sites and offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records).
• HV substation design experience preferred (physical or protection & controls).

Responsibilities

• Develop substation design deliverables including protection, control diagrams, and panel wiring.
• Prepare equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors and subcontractors.
• Support QA/QC and project budgets/schedules.
• Travel to client/vendor offices or project sites for design reviews and field verification.

Skills

HV substation design

Protection & Controls

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Electrical Engineer - Substation

Date: Jul 12, 2026

Location: Burlington, MA, US; Walnut Creek, CA, US; Irvine, CA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type: Staff

Project Only Hire: 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.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 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.

The Opportunity

As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you may have the opportunity to:

• Support a variety of substation projects ranging up to 765kV in engineering detailed design and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)
• Develop protection and control design deliverables including protective relays, panel arrangements, one line/single line diagrams, three line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay panel wiring and equipment wiring within high voltage substation designs
• Develop physical design deliverables including yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems within high voltage substation designs
• Prepare equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction
• Correspond with clients, vendors and subcontractors
• Potential travel opportunities to client and vendor offices and/or project sites for design reviews, construction coordination and field verification
• Adhere to and/or prepare design budgets and schedules
• Perform QA/QC responsibilities
• Provide support to business development or pursuit activities

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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
• 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.
• Develops independently and applies 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

• High voltage (HV) substation design experience – Physical and/or Protection & Controls
• Proficient with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Programs (such as Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)

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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

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

Compensation Transparency

• State of California: $95,186- $179,699
• State of Massachusetts: $99,324 - $165,876

Salary Plan

Job Grade

015

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