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Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design QA/QC Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of CompaBlack & Veatch • Irvine, CA, US
Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design QA / QC Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Compa

Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design QA / QC Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Compa

Black & Veatch • Irvine, CA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design QA / QC

Date : Sep 20, 2025

Location : Denver, CO, US; Phoenix, AZ, US; Irvine, CA, US; Tualatin, OR, US

Company : Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to :

  • Function as a quality control / quality assurance engineer within the substation quality management group (QMG).
  • Perform QA / QC of substation design packages, including physical design, protective relaying / control with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with the substation design team.

The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to one of the following U.S. Western Region Power Offices : Denver, CO; Irvine, CA; Phoenix, AZ; and Tualatin, OR.

The Team

This team 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. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions. You can explore our project work and achievements at BV.com.

Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas :

  • Substations
  • Overhead Transmission Lines
  • Underground Transmission Lines
  • Renewables Integration
  • HVDC / FACTs
  • 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 5 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

  • Substation Design – Physical and / or P&C
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Substation Design projects
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Training Engineers / Technicians
  • Written Communications
  • Drive For Results
  • Priority Setting
  • Planning
  • Delegation
  • Directing Others
  • Conflict Management
  • Informing
  • Listening
  • Dealing with Ambiguity and Building Effective Teams
  • Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline
  • Key Responsibilities

    Engineering Standards

  • Continues to learn, remains current and applies independent knowledge and interpretation about departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures relative to assigned tasks
  • Quality / Continuous Improvement

  • Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program while performing internal Quality Assurance / Quality Control technical reviews
  • Provides guidance and direction to others from the same project and discipline
  • Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
  • Project Coordination

  • Actively coordinates with all other internal / external team members on moderately complex projects
  • Manage the work assignments and ensures quality from direct reports
  • Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work / resource planning meetings
  • Client Focus

  • Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on less complex projects
  • Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on less complex projects
  • May provide support to business development or pursuit activities
  • Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology

  • May be recognized as a technical specialist by the division having in-depth knowledge of an engineering process and / or of technical aspects of an industry
  • People Management (supervision, career development, training, mentoring)

  • May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and direct reports
  • May provide constructive feedback to direct reports on performance
  • Certifications

    Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit of such registration

    Work Environment / Physical Demands

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

    Competencies

    Collaborates

    Communicates effectively

    Courage

    Directs work

    Instills trust

    Interpersonal savvy

    Organizational savvy

    Customer focus

    Decision quality

    Salary Plan

    ENG : Engineering

    Job Grade

    130

    We are committed to equal opportunity in employment. 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. EEO is the law. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click.

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