Black & Veatch

Senior Electrical Engineer – Substation

Black & Veatch

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $148,852 - $248,578 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Lead Role, providing project coordination, guidance and expertise on assigned substation projects
  • Support a variety of substation projects ranging 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/single line diagrams, three line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay panel wiring and equipment wiring within complex substation designs
  • Prepare calculations and reports for engineering studies (AC/DC load, grounding, lightning)
  • Communicate and coordinate project activities with clients, vendors, subcontractors and other stakeholders
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members
  • Manage and prepare design budgets and schedules

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized accredited program
  • Minimum of 11 years related work experience
  • Project lead and technical specialist experience overseeing utility substation clients and projects
  • High voltage (HV) substation design experience – Physical and/or Protection & Controls
  • Consulting experience
  • Experience coordinating and communicating with Clients, Multidisciplinary Leads and Project Managers
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Proficient with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Programs
  • Must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements
Benefits
  • Health care benefits including medical, dental and vision insurances
  • Disability insurance
  • Robust wellness program
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Paid vacation and holiday time
  • Sick time and dependent sick time
  • Company matched 401k plan
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Vendor discounts
  • Employment referral program
  • AD&D insurance
  • Pre-taxed accounts
  • Voluntary legal plan
  • B&V Credit Union
  • Performance-based bonus program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
high voltage substation designprotection and control designprotective relaysone line diagramsthree line diagramsAC/DC schematicsrelay panel wiringequipment wiringengineering calculationsengineering studies
Soft skills
project coordinationguidancementorshipcommunicationstakeholder coordinationbudget managementschedule management
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License