Principal Engineer – Substation Commissioning

Black & Veatch

Principal Engineer focusing on substation commissioning and technical issue resolution. Engaging with engineering and field teams to ensure project success and compliance with standards.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeGreenwood Village • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in protection and control engineering, relay settings, and substation commissioning, with a strong ability to develop commissioning test plans and troubleshoot technical issues. Proficient in applying established commissioning standards and utilizing various engineering and testing software tools.

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Protection & Control EngineeringRelay SettingsSubstation CommissioningTesting & Commissioning SoftwareSCADA Software

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringRelay Logic InterpretationTest Result ReviewTroubleshootingCommissioning Test PlansConstructability ReviewTechnical Issue ResolutionEngineering Standards Application

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeBluebeamAutocadMicrostationASPENCAPEETAPSEL SoftwareGE SoftwareDoble

Industry Keywords

CommissioningSCADAField SupportEngineering MeetingsTechnical Contributor

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports commissioning teams by resolving defined technical issues with guidance from senior engineers
Reviews protection, control, and SCADA designs for basic constructability and testability
Assists with development of commissioning test plans and procedures for standard applications with support/review from senior engineers
Supports field teams with relay logic interpretation, test result review, and troubleshooting
Participates in engineering and commissioning project meetings and RFIs as a technical contributor
Applies established commissioning standards, tools, and checklists; checks project results for alignment with standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in protection & control engineering, relay settings, substation commissioning, or related roles
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint)
Familiar with Engineering/Design Software (Bluebeam, Autocad, Microstation)
Experience with Network Simulation Software (ASPEN/CAPE/ETAP)
Knowledge of Relay Settings & SCADA Software (SEL/GE/EATON/SIEMENS)
Experience with Testing & Commissioning Software (Doble/Omicron)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurances
Disability and wellness program
Flexible work schedules
Paid vacation and holiday time
Sick time and dependent sick time
Company-matched 401k plan
Adoption reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Vendor discounts
Employment referral program
AD&D insurance
Pre-taxed accounts
Voluntary legal plan
B&V Credit Union
Potential performance-based bonus program