Electrical Project Engineer - EHV Substation (765kV) Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Com[...]

Electrical Project Engineer - EHV Substation (765kV) Location: Chicago, IL; Bloomington, MN; Denver, CO Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Opportunity Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Lead, providing project coordination, guidance and expertise on assigned substation projects. Support a variety of substation projects up to 765kV in engineering detailed design and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC). Develop protection and control design deliverables including protective relays, panel arrangements, one‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay panel wiring and equipment wiring within high voltage substation designs. Develop physical design deliverables such as yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems within high voltage substation designs. Perform or oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members. Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction. Communicate and coordinate project activities with clients, vendors, subcontractors and other stakeholders. Present proposals, designs and project activities. Travel to client and vendor offices and/or project sites for design reviews, construction coordination and field verification. Prepare and manage design budgets and schedules. Provide support to business development or pursuit activities. Key Responsibilities Continues developing knowledge and provides guidance on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and corporate policies. Applies knowledge and complies with the quality program for assigned tasks; provides guidance and direction to others. Prepares complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Manages assigned budget, schedule and quality requirements; applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis methods. Delegates tasks to lower‑level team members and reviews their work; leads production teams and coordinates multidisciplinary activity. Coordinates with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects. Assists with identification of key client interests and drivers; communicates these to the project team. Recognized as a technical specialist and provides consultation and guidance to project teams in the practice area. Fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring; develops and applies advanced engineering concepts to unique problems. Participates in performance management, mentoring, recognition and corrective actions; may assist with career planning and learning and development. Assists with resource management strategy and may oversee engineering resources for small multidisciplinary groups. Preferred Qualifications EHV substation design experience (500kV+) – Physical and/or Protection & Control Project lead and technical specialist experience overseeing utility substation clients and projects QA/QC Reviews – Quality Assurance/Quality Checks Experience coordinating and communicating with clients, multidisciplinary leads and project managers Professional Engineer (PE) License Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program (home country or country of practice). Minimum of 5 years related work experience. Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screening, motor vehicle records search, etc.). Benefits Competitive compensation; 401(k) match and benefits starting day one. Health care benefits: medical, dental, vision insurances and disability coverage. Robust wellness program. Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday, sick time, and dependent sick time. Company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and credit union. Potential for a performance‑based bonus program. Legal and Diversity Statement BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr