Senior Substation Electrical Engineer — Lead HV Projects

Black & Veatch; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Benefits start day one

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specialized in substations. The role involves technical leadership on complex substation projects, protection and control design, and coordination with clients and vendors. A PE license is preferred and over 11 years of related experience is expected.

Hybrid work options are available across multiple US locations. The team works on HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM, data centers, and renewables integration, with an ESOP ownership culture and competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized program; required for practice.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience; onboarding checks may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide project coordination and guidance on substation projects.
• Develop protection and control designs including relays and diagrams.
• Create yard layout, grounding, and power system designs for substations.
• Prepare electrical calculations and studies (AC/DC load, grounding, lightning).
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Mentor less experienced team members and support business development.

Skills

Project lead experience

Technical specialist

Client communication

Consulting experience

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specialized in substations. The role involves technical leadership on complex substation projects, protection and control design, and coordination with clients and vendors. A PE license is preferred and over 11 years of related experience is expected.

Hybrid work options are available across multiple US locations. The team works on HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM, data centers, and renewables integration, with an ESOP ownership culture and competitive