Electrical Engineer - Electrical Power System Studies (EHV Focus)

Overview

Electrical Engineer - Electrical Power System Studies (EHV Focus).

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, concepts, and approaches 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.
• Consistently review and verify the accuracy of both personal work and that of team members. Actively promote and uphold Black & Veatch's QA / QC standards, serving as a champion for continuous improvement and excellence.
• Effectively communicate client goals and priorities to project teams, developing strategies to integrate these drivers into complex project execution.
• Engage directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Demonstrate strong leadership by mentoring team members and offering technical direction across disciplines.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and the ability to lead project efforts, including schedule, budget, and resource management.
• Actively coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage and deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience supporting 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Other Qualifications

Locations

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.

EEO / Company Information

BV is an employee-owned company. We are committed to being an employer of choice with a comprehensive benefits portfolio and a focus on diversity and inclusion. Black & Veatch is an equal opportunity employer and 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. For our EEO Policy Statement, please contact us or refer to our careers site for details. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations and do not accept unsolicited resumes from external search firms.

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