Staff Substation Structural Engineer

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. 

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The Opportunity

As a Staff Substation Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead structural design engineering and analysis on substation scopes
• Collect and assimilate data for engineering work. Perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards.
• Develop recommendations for equipment and materials. Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
• May assist with providing guidance to engineering team members. Maintain positive client relations understanding client interests and drivers through effective communication with the project team. May assist with business development activities.
• Function as a technical specialist and/or in a lead role. With minimal supervision, apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods.
• Expand knowledge and skill set in area of discipline. May start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas.

The Team

Black & Veatch is  Ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team has specialized capabilities focused on the latest needs for clients in a fast-growth technology-led arena of advanced manufacturing, and generative AI computing including gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge technology and work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations.  

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 

Key Responsibilities

• Execute structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of supporting structures and foundations for substation equipment and other energy infrastructure.
• Lead the structural efforts on Engineering Services and EPC substation projects.
• Generate project-specific specifications and assist with procurement process.
• Supervise structural engineers (both in the US and in overseas offices) and work with structural technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications. Is responsible for leading production teams and serving as the responsible charge for projects.
• Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFI’s, and review of contractor submittals.
• Perform project administrative tasks, which may include any/all of the following:
  • preparation of design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, management of project changes, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements.
• Coordinate work with other discipline engineers.
• Provide guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards. Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines. Support continuous improvement efforts. Provide guidance and direction to others.
• Implement resource management strategy including managing resources for a small group.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active PE License
• Intermediate knowledge of Structural Engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
• Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or equivalent
• Basic foundation design experience using analysis and design software such as LPile, RISA Foundation, SP-Mats, etc.
• Experience performing structural connection and miscellaneous calculations using MS Excel and/or Mathcad
• Written Communications, Drive for Results, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, and Building Effective Teams 
• The following experience would be a plus (but not required) based on the work anticipated from the client(s):
  
  • Experience with the design of utility-scale electrical substations, energy, renewables, or similar fields
  • Structural design of electrical substation steel structures and their foundations
  • California PE License

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work
• Minimum of 5 years 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.
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

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.