Black & Veatch
Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design QA/QC (U.S. Central Region) Job Det
Black & Veatch, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design QA/QC (U.S. Central Region)
Date: Aug 21, 2025 Location: Overland Park, KS, US; Houston, TX, US; Chicago, IL, US; Bloomington, MN, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. Req Id :
109393 Opportunity Type :
Staff Relocation eligible :
Yes Full time/Part time :
Full-Time Project Only Hire :
No Visa Sponsorship Available:
Yes The Opportunity In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Function as a quality control/quality assurance engineer within the substation quality management group (QMG).
Perform QA/QC of substation design packages, including physical design, protective relaying/control with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
Collaborate with the substation design team.
The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to one of the following U.S. Central Region Power Offices: Kansas City (Overland Park, KS); Houston (TX); Minneapolis (Bloomington, MN); Chicago (IL). The Team BV’s Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions. You can explore our project work and achievements at BV.com. Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction services in the following areas: Substations
Overhead Transmission Lines
Underground Transmission Lines
Renewables Integration
HVDC/FACTs
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications Substation Design – Physical and/or P&C
Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Substation Design projects
Professional Engineering (PE) License
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving Skills
Analytical Skills
Training Engineers/Technicians
Written Communications
Drive For Results
Priority Setting
Planning
Delegation
Directing Others
Conflict Management
Informing
Listening
Dealing with Ambiguity and Building Effective Teams
Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline
Key Responsibilities Engineering Standards Continues to learn, remains current and applies independent knowledge and interpretation about departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures relative to assigned tasks
Quality/Continuous Improvement Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
Responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program while performing internal Quality Assurance/Quality Control technical reviews
Provides guidance and direction to others from the same project and discipline
Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
Project Coordination Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects
Manage the work assignments and ensures quality from direct reports
Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work/resource planning meetings
Client Focus Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on less complex projects
Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on less complex projects
May provide support to business development or pursuit activities
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology May be recognized as a technical specialist by the division having in-depth knowledge of an engineering process and/or of technical aspects of an industry
People Management (supervision, career development, training, mentoring): May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
Mentor less experienced engineers and direct reports
May provide constructive feedback to direct reports on performance
Certifications Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit of such registration Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Competencies Collaborates Communicates effectively Courage Directs work Instills trust Interpersonal savvy Organizational savvy Customer focus Decision quality Salary Plan ENG: Engineering Job Grade 130 Disclaimer: Black & Veatch is committed to equality of opportunity 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 or any other status protected by law. Nearest Major Market: Olathe Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City Job Segment: Construction, QA Engineer, Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Design Engineer, Engineering
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Date: Aug 21, 2025 Location: Overland Park, KS, US; Houston, TX, US; Chicago, IL, US; Bloomington, MN, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. Req Id :
109393 Opportunity Type :
Staff Relocation eligible :
Yes Full time/Part time :
Full-Time Project Only Hire :
No Visa Sponsorship Available:
Yes The Opportunity In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Function as a quality control/quality assurance engineer within the substation quality management group (QMG).
Perform QA/QC of substation design packages, including physical design, protective relaying/control with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
Collaborate with the substation design team.
The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to one of the following U.S. Central Region Power Offices: Kansas City (Overland Park, KS); Houston (TX); Minneapolis (Bloomington, MN); Chicago (IL). The Team BV’s Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions. You can explore our project work and achievements at BV.com. Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction services in the following areas: Substations
Overhead Transmission Lines
Underground Transmission Lines
Renewables Integration
HVDC/FACTs
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications Substation Design – Physical and/or P&C
Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Substation Design projects
Professional Engineering (PE) License
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving Skills
Analytical Skills
Training Engineers/Technicians
Written Communications
Drive For Results
Priority Setting
Planning
Delegation
Directing Others
Conflict Management
Informing
Listening
Dealing with Ambiguity and Building Effective Teams
Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline
Key Responsibilities Engineering Standards Continues to learn, remains current and applies independent knowledge and interpretation about departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures relative to assigned tasks
Quality/Continuous Improvement Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
Responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program while performing internal Quality Assurance/Quality Control technical reviews
Provides guidance and direction to others from the same project and discipline
Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
Project Coordination Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects
Manage the work assignments and ensures quality from direct reports
Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work/resource planning meetings
Client Focus Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on less complex projects
Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on less complex projects
May provide support to business development or pursuit activities
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology May be recognized as a technical specialist by the division having in-depth knowledge of an engineering process and/or of technical aspects of an industry
People Management (supervision, career development, training, mentoring): May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
Mentor less experienced engineers and direct reports
May provide constructive feedback to direct reports on performance
Certifications Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit of such registration Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Competencies Collaborates Communicates effectively Courage Directs work Instills trust Interpersonal savvy Organizational savvy Customer focus Decision quality Salary Plan ENG: Engineering Job Grade 130 Disclaimer: Black & Veatch is committed to equality of opportunity 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 or any other status protected by law. Nearest Major Market: Olathe Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City Job Segment: Construction, QA Engineer, Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Design Engineer, Engineering
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