Black & Veatch
Electrical Project Engineer - Substation
Black & Veatch, Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Company
– Black & Veatch Corporation
Position: Electrical Project Engineer
Location : Bloomington, MN
Full Time, Staff, Relocation Eligible: Yes, Visa Sponsorship Available: 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 Black & Veatch is ranked #4 overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team focuses on advanced manufacturing, generative AI computing, gigafactories, bio & ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. By joining our market sector, you will work on cutting‑edge technology and decisions and expectations quickly.
Our specialized team provides complete engineering, procurement and construction services for new asset and operating asset projects in the following areas:
Substations
Renewables Integration
HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM
Datacenters Integration
BESS Integration
The Opportunity As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will function as a technical specialist or project lead role, coordinating and guiding substation projects up to 765kV in detailed design and EPC.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Develop protection and control design deliverables for high voltage substation designs, including protective relays, panel arrangements, single line diagrams, AC/DC schematics and relay panel wiring.
Develop physical design deliverables including yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
Perform quality review of electrical substation design packages.
Communicate and coordinate project activities with clients, vendors, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
Present proposals, designs and project activities to clients and stakeholders.
Prepare and manage design budgets, schedules and quality requirements.
Support business development or pursuit activities and provide subject matter expertise.
Potential travel opportunities to client and vendor offices and/or project sites for design reviews, construction coordination and field verification.
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.
Quality Assurance/Quality Checks experience.
Experience coordinating and communicating with clients, multidisciplinary leads and project managers.
Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Proficient with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
Minimum 5 years related work experience.
All applicants must complete pre-employment onboarding requirements including criminal/civil background check, drug screen and motor vehicle records search in compliance with applicable laws.
Work Environment / Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion.
Salary Plan Job Grade: 016. Annual compensation range applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $114,933.00–$191,940.00.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 a 100 percent ESOP owned company. BVH, Inc. and its subsidiaries comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations and do 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 Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
This job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.
Contact: Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
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– Black & Veatch Corporation
Position: Electrical Project Engineer
Location : Bloomington, MN
Full Time, Staff, Relocation Eligible: Yes, Visa Sponsorship Available: 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 Black & Veatch is ranked #4 overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team focuses on advanced manufacturing, generative AI computing, gigafactories, bio & ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. By joining our market sector, you will work on cutting‑edge technology and decisions and expectations quickly.
Our specialized team provides complete engineering, procurement and construction services for new asset and operating asset projects in the following areas:
Substations
Renewables Integration
HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM
Datacenters Integration
BESS Integration
The Opportunity As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will function as a technical specialist or project lead role, coordinating and guiding substation projects up to 765kV in detailed design and EPC.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Develop protection and control design deliverables for high voltage substation designs, including protective relays, panel arrangements, single line diagrams, AC/DC schematics and relay panel wiring.
Develop physical design deliverables including yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
Perform quality review of electrical substation design packages.
Communicate and coordinate project activities with clients, vendors, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
Present proposals, designs and project activities to clients and stakeholders.
Prepare and manage design budgets, schedules and quality requirements.
Support business development or pursuit activities and provide subject matter expertise.
Potential travel opportunities to client and vendor offices and/or project sites for design reviews, construction coordination and field verification.
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.
Quality Assurance/Quality Checks experience.
Experience coordinating and communicating with clients, multidisciplinary leads and project managers.
Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Proficient with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
Minimum 5 years related work experience.
All applicants must complete pre-employment onboarding requirements including criminal/civil background check, drug screen and motor vehicle records search in compliance with applicable laws.
Work Environment / Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion.
Salary Plan Job Grade: 016. Annual compensation range applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $114,933.00–$191,940.00.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 a 100 percent ESOP owned company. BVH, Inc. and its subsidiaries comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations and do 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 Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
This job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.
Contact: Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
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