Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies (EHV Focus)Black & Veatch • Overland Park, KS, US

Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies (EHV Focus)

Black & Veatch • Overland Park, KS, US

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Overview

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure. The opportunity is for an Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in Power System Studies, particularly Extra High Voltage (EHV) systems operating at 345kV and above. The role involves growing, guiding, and mentoring a team of engineers in the development of advanced analytical models and complex studies for utility transmission systems. The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to one of the specified locations.

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 but not limited to :

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, such as :

Audible Noise

Radio and Television Interference (RI / TVI)

Electric Field Intensity Evaluation

Electromagnetic Field (EMF)

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 the company's engineering and project delivery standards.

Mentor team members and provide technical direction across disciplines.

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage and deliver complex, multidisciplinary 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 the ability to lead project efforts, including schedule, budget, and resource management.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program (home country or country of practice).

Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated proficiency with industry-standard power system modeling and analysis tools (e.g., PSSE, PowerGEN, TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, PowerWorld, ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE).

Experience in substation design, including conceptual planning, physical layout, protection and control systems, relay design and coordination, and engineering calculations / documentation.

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

Location and Relocation

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

Work Environment and Salary

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

Salary : ENG, Job Grade 016.

Company and Benefits (EEO and Culture)

We are an employee-owned company (100 percent ESOP-owned). Employees share in the financial rewards of the company's success.

We offer competitive compensation, 401(k) match, and benefits starting day one, plus extensive health care benefits, wellness programs, and a robust benefits portfolio.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and do not discriminate based on 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.

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