Lead Electrical Engineer - 765kV EHV Substation Design
Date : Sep 3, 2025
Location : Ann Arbor, MI, US; Orlando, FL, US; Phoenix, AZ, US; Cary, NC, US
Company : Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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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 developing, validating, and presenting specialist / technical output.
- Lead other engineers and interface directly with clients.
- Be responsible for the overall execution and quality of substation projects as a leader within a team environment.
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. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with innovative energy solutions.
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What we offer
Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction services in the following areas :
SubstationsOverhead Transmission LinesUnderground Transmission LinesRenewables IntegrationHVDC / FACTsMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited program.Minimum of 8 years related work experience.Pre-employment onboarding requirements may include criminal / civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, as applicable by law.Preferred Qualifications
Power / Power Systems experience preferredQuality Assurance and Quality Control of EHV substation design projectsEHV Substation design experience (physical & P&C)Technical experience preferredPerforms complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and / or materials selectionPrepare one-lines, connection diagrams, panel elevations and protection & control schematics for power substation equipmentPrepare auxiliary power equipment sizing calculations and design wiring diagrams for protective relaying panelsPerform complex engineering calculations / studies related to substation projects (e.g., lightning protection, conduit fill, AC / DC station service loading, surge arrester sizing, voltage drop)Create RTU control, status and analog point lists, raceway / cable schedules along with maintenance / signage and nameplatesPrepare equipment arrangement, grounding, foundation and conduit plans for high voltage substationsReview shop drawings, vendor quotes and perform bid evaluationsDevelop construction release documentsExperience with 500 kV – 13.8 kV substations, varying voltage classesExperience with open air and / or GISExperience with designing different types of bus configurationsRaceway drawings, grounding drawings, plan and section drawingsManage budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Delegate and supervise the work of younger engineers. Communicate with upper management and provide status updates on engineering design activities.Other experience preferred
Written CommunicationsDrive For ResultsPriority SettingPlanningDelegationDirecting OthersConflict ManagementInformingListeningDealing with Ambiguity And Building Effective TeamsAdvanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering disciplineKey Responsibilities
Engineering Standards :
Develop and maintain budgets and schedules for multiple substation design projectsPerform EHV substation design, including physical design, protective relaying / control with emphasis on continuous improvementDevelop Scoping documents for EHV substation projectsProvide guidance on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and BV policiesAssist in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standardsProvide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplinesQuality / Continuous Improvement :
Independently apply knowledge and comply with BV quality program relative to assigned tasksEnsure compliance with BV quality program while performing internal QA technical reviewsProvide guidance to others and support continuous improvement and change managementEngineering Production :
Prepare complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projectsOversee data collection, assimilation, and management of engineering dataPrepare complex engineering calculations following standard methodsManage budget, schedule, and quality requirementsReview lower-level engineering work or assignmentsLead larger production teams or coordinate multiple discipline activity and serve as responsible charge for a projectProject Coordination :
Coordinate with internal / external team members on moderately complex projectsManage work assignments and ensure quality from direct reports and project teamsParticipate in management, project scheduling, and resource planning meetingsClient Focus :
Interface directly with clients, vendors and subcontractorsCommunicate client interests and drivers to project team and develop approaches to meet these concernsTypically support business development or pursuit activitiesKnowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology :
Serve as a technical specialist and provide guidance to project teams in a practice areaSupport multiple projects on complex technical challengesPeople Management :
Assist with performance management, mentoring, recognition and corrective actionsParticipate in career planning and learning and developmentMentor less experienced engineers and provide feedbackMay supervise other engineers and techniciansResource Management :
Implement resource management strategyManage engineering resources for small groupsWork Environment / Physical Needs
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Certifications
Most positions require professional registration or licensure in the designated home country, or be actively pursuing such registration.
Salary Plan
ENG : Engineering
Job Grade
131
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