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Black & Veatch, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Senior Physical Substation Designer

Date: Sep 17, 2025

Location: Overland Park, KS, US; Houston, TX, US; Bloomington, MN, US; Cary, NC, 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.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to function in a senior level engineering technician capacity with minimal supervision. This candidate will perform advanced functions requiring knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures in support of creating and modifying deliverables. They may provide technical guidance and direction to other engineering professionals including delegation of work assignments.

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

Key Responsibilities

Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred

Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred

Typically a minimum of 8-11 years related work experience

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Non-Technical Skills: Learning on the Fly; Problem Solving; Perseverance; Patience; Time Management; Drive for Results; Self Development; Listening; Informing

Preferred Technical Skills:

Ability to use the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments, including but not limited to CADD, other electronic applications, information modeling and document storage systems.

Advanced experience with AutoDesk Inventor (SDS)

Advanced experience with physical substation design (AIS and/or GIS)

Intermediate knowledge of engineering calculations

Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and B&V policies and procedures

Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends

Advanced knowledge of other disciplines

Basic knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles

Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline

Basic knowledge of procurement & contract administration

Basic knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating

Qualifications

Management Responsibilities

(noted as part of role in original description; responsibilities not explicitly listed)

Preferred Qualifications : The ideal candidate will have 8-15 years of experience; Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred; Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology (preferred).

Minimum Qualifications : Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience

Certifications Work Environment/Physical Demands Compensation & Benefits Salary Plan: ENT: Engineering Technician

Job Grade: 016

We are committed to accessibility and equal opportunity. If you need accommodation in the application process, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622.

We offer a comprehensive benefits portfolio, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and a 100 percent ESOP-owned company environment where employees share in the long-term achievements of the company.

Nearest Major Market: Olathe; Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

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