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Black & Veatch

Electrical Project Engineer - Substation

Black & Veatch, Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598

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As an employee‑owned company, Black & Veatch empowers its people to grow, explore new possibilities, and use diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity’s biggest challenges.

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: Yes

Full time: Full‑Time

Visa Sponsorship: No

Why Black & 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.

The Team

Substations

Renewables Integration

HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM

Datacenters Integration

BESS Integration

The Opportunity

Provide project coordination, guidance and expertise on assigned substation projects.

Support projects up to 765kV in engineering detailed design and EPC.

Develop protection and control design deliverables: protective relays, panel arrangements, one‑line/single‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay panel wiring, and equipment wiring.

Develop physical design deliverables: yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.

Perform or oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages.

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction.

Communicate and coordinate project activities with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

Present proposals, designs and project activities.

Potential travel to client and vendor offices and/or project sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.

Prepare and manage design budgets and schedules.

Provide support to business development or pursuit activities.

This opportunity is located in Walnut Creek, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Guide and develop design knowledge, standards, and B&V policies, and give technical guidance to project teams.

Apply B&V quality program compliance, support continuous improvement and change management.

Prepare engineering deliverables, conduct research, perform calculations, and manage budget, schedule, and quality.

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on moderately complex projects.

Support business development or pursuit activities.

Provide technical consultation and guidance on complex substation challenges.

Mentor lower‑level professionals and manage resource strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

High voltage (HV) substation design experience – Physical and/or Protection & Controls.

Project lead and technical specialist experience overseeing utility substation clients and projects.

QA/QC Reviews – Quality Assurance/Quality Checks.

Experience coordinating and communicating with clients, multidisciplinary leads, and project managers.

Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Proficient with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.

Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements.

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

016

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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.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

We offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.

Professional development: company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent 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 that success through stock ownership.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply 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 here.

Notice to External Search Firms : Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

In accordance with local law, the following annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $136,825.00 – $228,500.00

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