Black & Veatch
Electrical Engineer - Substation Design Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of C
Black & Veatch, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Electrical Engineer - Substation Design Date: Sep 11, 2025 Location: Chicago, IL, 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. Company :
Black & Veatch Corporation Req Id :
110282 Opportunity Type :
Staff Relocation eligible :
Yes Full time/Part time :
Full-Time Project Only Hire :
No Visa Sponsorship Available:
Yes Why Black and Veatch Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day one. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-TF1 The Opportunity In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Function as a
mid-level engineer
or
technical specialist
in substation design. Substation design encompasses distribution, sub-transmission and transmission level voltage classes.
Develop electrical design deliverables, including protection and control design (protective relays) and/or physical design.
Interface with clients, vendors and subcontractors.
This opportunity is located in
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 new asset and operating asset services in the following areas: Substations
Overhead Transmission Lines
Underground Transmission Lines
Renewables Integration
HVDC/FACTs
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Standards: Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate
Quality/Continuous Improvement: Begins to independently apply knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
Engineering Production: Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables
Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work
Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements
Recognizes, defines and resolves problems within assigned area
May provide direction and guidance to others
Project Coordination: Assigns tasks to and coordinates with other internal/external team members on less complex projects
Initiates contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work
Client Focus: Actively seeks to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership
Applies understanding of client interests and drivers to their own behavior and performance of the work under his/her responsibility
May provide support to business development or pursuit activities
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology: Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes
People Management - (supervision,career development, training, mentoring): May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
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 3years 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 HV Substation Design experience – Physical and/or Protection & Controls
Engineering-in-Training (EIT) Certification
Learning on the Fly
Problem Solving
Intellectual Horsepower
Written Communications
Drive For Results
Informing
Listening and Dealing with Ambiguity
Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline
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. Salary Plan ENG: Engineering Job Grade 129 ... (EEO and compliance notices retained) ...
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Electrical Engineer - Substation Design Date: Sep 11, 2025 Location: Chicago, IL, 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. Company :
Black & Veatch Corporation Req Id :
110282 Opportunity Type :
Staff Relocation eligible :
Yes Full time/Part time :
Full-Time Project Only Hire :
No Visa Sponsorship Available:
Yes Why Black and Veatch Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day one. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-TF1 The Opportunity In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Function as a
mid-level engineer
or
technical specialist
in substation design. Substation design encompasses distribution, sub-transmission and transmission level voltage classes.
Develop electrical design deliverables, including protection and control design (protective relays) and/or physical design.
Interface with clients, vendors and subcontractors.
This opportunity is located in
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 new asset and operating asset services in the following areas: Substations
Overhead Transmission Lines
Underground Transmission Lines
Renewables Integration
HVDC/FACTs
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Standards: Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate
Quality/Continuous Improvement: Begins to independently apply knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
Engineering Production: Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables
Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work
Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements
Recognizes, defines and resolves problems within assigned area
May provide direction and guidance to others
Project Coordination: Assigns tasks to and coordinates with other internal/external team members on less complex projects
Initiates contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work
Client Focus: Actively seeks to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership
Applies understanding of client interests and drivers to their own behavior and performance of the work under his/her responsibility
May provide support to business development or pursuit activities
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology: Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes
People Management - (supervision,career development, training, mentoring): May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
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 3years 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 HV Substation Design experience – Physical and/or Protection & Controls
Engineering-in-Training (EIT) Certification
Learning on the Fly
Problem Solving
Intellectual Horsepower
Written Communications
Drive For Results
Informing
Listening and Dealing with Ambiguity
Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline
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. Salary Plan ENG: Engineering Job Grade 129 ... (EEO and compliance notices retained) ...
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