Lead Electrical Engineer - 765kV EHV Substation Design

Black & Veatch; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that empowers its employees to tackle humanity's biggest challenges through innovative engineering solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead substation design projects, applying advanced engineering techniques in a hybrid work environment. With a commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement, you will play a crucial role in developing safe and reliable electric power infrastructure. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive culture that values your diverse talents and perspectives. If you're ready to make a difference in the world, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401K Match

Flexible Work Environment

Competitive Compensation

Benefits Starting Day One

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering with a focus on substation design.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation design projects and ensure quality execution.
• Develop budgets and schedules for multiple projects.
• Provide technical guidance on engineering standards and codes.

Skills

Engineering Techniques

Substation Design

Technical Guidance

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 106867

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

Why Black and 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

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Function as a technical specialist or in a lead substation design role encompassing EHV transmission level voltage class.
• Under general direction, develop and apply advanced engineering techniques, concepts and approaches to complex engineering problems.
• Provide technical guidance over a group or supervise engineering staff on substation design projects.
• Be responsible for the overall execution and quality of substation projects as a leader within a team environment.

This is a HYBRID opportunity. Flexible hybrid expectations allow three in-office days and two flex/remote days per week.

The Team

BV’s Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions.

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 8 years 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Power/Power Systems experience preferred
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control of EHV substation design projects
• EHV Substation design experience (physical & P&C)
• Technical experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards:

• Develop and maintain budgets and schedules for multiple substation design projects.
• Perform EHV substation design, including physical design, protective relaying/control with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies.

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