Associate Electrical Engineer - Substation

Black & Veatch Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 91,047 - 152,053; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption reimbursement

Vendor discounts

Employee referral program

AD&D insurance

Pre-taxed accounts

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation & holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Black & Veatch Family of Companies in Chicago, IL is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer - Substation to contribute to high-voltage substation projects, including design, analysis and coordination.

You will develop protection and control schemes, prepare BOMs, coordinate with clients and vendors, and may travel to project sites for reviews and field verification. The role offers hybrid work after onboarding and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding checks and background investigations as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation designs including physical design and protection & control.
• Develop protection and control deliverables such as relays and schematics.
• Prepare equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Coordinate with clients, vendors and subcontractors.
• Travel to client offices or project sites for design reviews and field verifications.
• Support QA/QC activities and adhere to budgets and schedules.
• Assist business development and pursuit activities as needed.

Skills

Substation design knowledge

Protection & Control design

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Electrical Engineer - Substation

Location: Chicago, IL; Greenwood Village, CO; Bloomington, MN

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Job Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform substation designs, including physical design, protection and control with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• 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, adheres to and/or prepare budget, schedule, and quality requirements. May recognize, define and resolve problems within assigned area. May provide direction and guidance to others.
• Assign and guide tasks to develop entry level professionals and/or interns. Coordinates with project leadership and other internal/external team members on high voltage substation 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 and trains 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

• 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

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

• State of Colorado: 91,047-152,053
• State of Illinois: 91,047-152,053
• State of Minnesota: 86,909-145,142

Job Grade

015

Benefits

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 Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

EEO Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.