Senior Substation Designer 1

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holiday time

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Substation Designer in Overland Park, KS, to lead design efforts in engineering. The role demands expertise in AutoCAD Electrical and Protection & Controls drawings, providing technical guidance to other engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 11 years of experience, focusing on engineering standards and ensuring project deliverables align with compliance codes. Benefits include a comprehensive healthcare package, flexible schedules, and a performance-based bonus program.

Qualifications

• Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering standards and systems.
• Ability to perform design calculations and material estimates.

Responsibilities

• Modifies or creates deliverables and applies engineering principles.
• Provides technical guidance and leads engineering professionals.
• Coordinates with design group personnel to develop design concepts.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical (SDS)

Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and/or GIS)

Learning on the Fly

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Design Related Technology

Associate degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Related Technology

Tools

CAD

Document storage systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards:

Date: May 19, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US; Cary, NC, US; Houston, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

The Opportunity

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Senior Substation Designer functions in a senior lead engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, the role modifies or creates deliverables and performs assignments of a design nature by applying basic engineering principles and established design practices to develop complex design concepts. The senior designer provides technical guidance and may lead other engineering professionals. The ideal candidate will have advanced experience with AutoCAD Electrical (SDS) and with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and/or GIS).

Engineering Standards

• Pro-activate provides guidance and direction by utilizing knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black & Veatch policies and procedures.
• Reviews project requirements and accurately determines the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.

Quality / Continuous Improvement

• Promotes quality within project/group/section.
• Reviews design inputs to ensure consistency.
• Assists in ensuring deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
• Responsible for drawing control and historical records, utilizing the appropriate method, as established by the project.
• Demonstrates personal accuracy and drives continual improvement and change management efforts.

Engineering Production

• Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables.
• Applies judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
• Uses advanced applications (e.g., modeling and design software) in performance of work provided.
• May review the deliverables of others.
• May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
• May program control systems or participate in other plant start‑up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.

Project Coordination

• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
• May support field activities.
• May communicate project design requirements, progress and schedules.

Client Focus

• Assists in identifying key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances.
• May communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns.

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology

• May assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities.
• Identifies training and development needs for personnel they supervise.
• May be recognized for expertise in one or more areas.

People Management – Supervision and Mentoring

• Typically assists with functions including performance management process, recognition, and corrective actions.
• May participate in career planning and learning and development.
• Supervises engineering technicians, including mentoring, instructing, delegation of work and providing feedback.

Resource Management – Staffing

• May assist in monitoring staffing levels and available skill sets for project(s).
• Assists in identifying resource application needs and process requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.

Typically a minimum of 8‑11 years related work experience.

Preferred Non-Technical Skills: Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving, Perseverance, Patience, Time Management, Drive for Results, Self Development, Listening, Informing.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Ability to use the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments; include but not limited to CAD, other electronic applications, information modeling and document storage systems.
• Advanced experience with AutoCAD Electrical (SDS).
• Advanced experience with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and/or GIS).
• Intermediate knowledge of schematics, wiring, and panel fronts.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Black & Veatch policies and procedures.
• Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends.
• Advanced knowledge of other disciplines.
• Basic knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline.
• Basic knowledge of procurement & contract administration.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program. We offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include a company-matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B & Veatch Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

Black & Veatch is a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. Professionals are empowered to drive both personal growth and the company’s long-term achievements and share in the financial rewards through stock ownership.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Black & Veatch 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.