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Overview

Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies (EHV Focus)

Date : Oct 16, 2025

Location : Dallas, TX; Ann Arbor, MI; Houston, TX; Cary, NC; Phoenix, AZ; Overland Park, KS

Company : Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch offers competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day one.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in Power System Studies, particularly in Extra High Voltage (EHV) systems operating at 345kV and above. This leadership role involves growing, guiding, and mentoring a team of engineers in the development of advanced analytical models and conducting complex studies for utility transmission systems.

Responsibilities

Function as a technical specialist encompassing EHV transmission level voltage classes.

Make EHV engineering calculation recommendations to influence risk mitigation through project execution plans.

Communicate EHV engineering calculation capabilities to internal and external clients to support project capture and development.

Under general direction, apply advanced engineering techniques to develop, maintain, and update EHV engineering standards.

Provide technical leadership and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and standards.

Independently apply knowledge and follow Black & Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks.

Review and verify the accuracy of personal work and that of team members; uphold QA / QC standards and champion continuous improvement.

Communicate client goals and priorities to project teams and develop strategies to integrate these drivers into project execution.

Engage directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.

Demonstrate leadership by mentoring team members and offering technical direction across disciplines.

Demonstrate teamwork and the ability to lead project efforts, including schedule, budget, and resource management.

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage and deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects.

Support proposal development including scope of work, level of effort, engineering estimates, and schedules.

Manage or contribute to multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.

Develop clear, concise written communications and facilitate effective collaboration with team members and clients.

Work in a team environment.

Utilize knowledge in NERC reliability regions such as PJM, ERCOT, MISO.

Ideal Location

The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to our World Headquarters in Overland Park, KS (Kansas City), or one of the following Regional Office Locations : Phoenix, AZ; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Ann Arbor, MI; Raleigh, NC.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the modeling and simulation of EHV transmission systems.

Make EHV study recommendations to influence risk mitigation through project execution plans.

Communicate EHV study capabilities to internal and external clients to support project capture and development.

Lead and support the preparation of computer-based models for EHV transmission systems.

Perform and oversee a wide range of power system studies, including :

Load Flow and Short Circuit Analysis

Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) Studies, including Insulation Coordination, Temporary Overvoltage (TOV), Switching Overvoltage (SOV), Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV), Very Fast Transients (VFT) and Lightning Effects

Dynamic Stability Analysis

Corona and Field Effects Studies (Audible Noise, RI / TVI, Electric Field Intensity Evaluation, Electromagnetic Field, Induced Voltage and Current Analysis)

Grounding System Design and Safety Evaluation

Apply advanced engineering principles to develop, maintain, and enhance EHV engineering standards.

Provide technical leadership and guidance on design guides, engineering codes, and industry standards.

Ensure quality and compliance by adhering to engineering and project delivery standards.

Mentor team members and provide technical direction across disciplines.

Coordinate with stakeholders to manage and deliver complex projects.

Support proposal development including scope definition, work breakdown, man-hour estimates, and scheduling.

Manage or contribute to multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.

Develop clear, concise written communications and facilitate effective collaboration with team members and clients.

Demonstrate strong teamwork and leadership of project efforts, including schedule, budget, and resource management.

Qualifications

Preferred : Proficiency with power system modeling tools such as PSSE, PowerGEN TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, PowerWorld, ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, etc.

Substation design experience including conceptual planning, physical layout, protection and control systems, relay design and coordination, engineering calculations and documentation.

Active Professional Engineer (PE) License in the state of residence or project needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering from an accredited program.

Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

Certifications

Professional Engineer License (U.S. PE), preferred

Work Environment

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary & Benefits

ENG : Engineering

Job Grade : 016

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