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Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design QA/QC Job Details | Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design QA/QC Date: Aug 22, 2025 Location: Denver, CO, US; Phoenix, AZ, US; Irvine, CA, US; Tualatin, OR, 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. 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 1. 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-CG1
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. Western Region Power Offices: Denver, CO; Irvine, CA; Phoenix, AZ; and Tualatin, OR. The Team
This team 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 several checks and verifications in compliance with 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 the 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 & Veatch policies and procedures relative to assigned tasks Quality/Continuous Improvement: Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with Black & Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks Quality/Continuous Improvement: Responsible for ensuring compliance with Black & Veatch quality program while performing internal Quality Assurance/Quality Control technical reviews Quality/Continuous Improvement: Provides guidance and direction to others from the same project and discipline Quality/Continuous Improvement: Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts Project Coordination: Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects Project Coordination: Manage the work assignments and ensures quality from direct reports Project Coordination: 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 Client Focus: 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 Client Focus: 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: May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required People Management: Mentor less experienced engineers and direct reports People Management: 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 Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We are an ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership. We are an equal opportunity employer. BVH complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch 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, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click. Nearest Major Market:
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Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design QA/QC Date: Aug 22, 2025 Location: Denver, CO, US; Phoenix, AZ, US; Irvine, CA, US; Tualatin, OR, 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. 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 1. 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-CG1
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. Western Region Power Offices: Denver, CO; Irvine, CA; Phoenix, AZ; and Tualatin, OR. The Team
This team 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 several checks and verifications in compliance with 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 the 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 & Veatch policies and procedures relative to assigned tasks Quality/Continuous Improvement: Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with Black & Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks Quality/Continuous Improvement: Responsible for ensuring compliance with Black & Veatch quality program while performing internal Quality Assurance/Quality Control technical reviews Quality/Continuous Improvement: Provides guidance and direction to others from the same project and discipline Quality/Continuous Improvement: Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts Project Coordination: Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects Project Coordination: Manage the work assignments and ensures quality from direct reports Project Coordination: 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 Client Focus: 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 Client Focus: 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: May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required People Management: Mentor less experienced engineers and direct reports People Management: 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 Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We are an ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership. We are an equal opportunity employer. BVH complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch 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, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click. Nearest Major Market:
Denver Job Segment:
Construction, Engineer, QA Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering
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