Entry-Level Electrical Substation Engineer – Central Region

Black & Veatch; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Adoption reimbursement

Vendor discounts

Employee referral program

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer for the Substation group in the Central Region. You will be assigned to a functional area within Substation and contribute to a variety of projects addressing grid infrastructure needs in multiple U.S.

markets. The role involves learning engineering standards, supporting quality programs, and producing basic deliverables while aligning with project budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Coursework and knowledge of Power Systems, Motors, Transformers, Renewable Energy, Power Delivery, or Three Phase Power Calculations.
• Previous internship experience.
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles, design guides and standards.
• Insights of industry trends and developing technologies.
• Fundamental knowledge of construction practices and principles.
• Skilled in Problem Solving, Written Communication, Informing, and Peer Relationships.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Responsibilities

• Develops familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
• Develops an understanding and complies with the Black and Veatch quality program
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
• Contributes to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope
• Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work
• Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Shares information with others as requested
• Coordinates with others when directed by supervisor or project leadership
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers
• May provide support to business development or pursuit activities
• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes

Skills

Power Systems

Motors

Transformers

Renewable Energy

Power Delivery

Three Phase Power Calculations

Previous internship experience

Engineering design principles

Industry trends

Construction practices

Problem Solving

Written Communication

Informing

Peer Relationships

GPA 3.0+

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer for the Substation group in the Central Region. You will be assigned to a functional area within Substation and contribute to a variety of projects addressing grid infrastructure needs in multiple U.S.

markets. The role involves learning engineering standards, supporting quality programs, and producing basic deliverables while aligning with project budgets and schedules.