Black & Veatch Family of Companies

20 de out. de 2026

Senior Substation Structural Engineer

Estados Unidos

Phoenix, Arizona, United States · Englewood, Colorado, United States · Orlando, Florida, United States · Olathe, Kansas, United States · Burlington, Massachusetts, United States · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States · Bloomington, Minnesota, United States · Cary, North Carolina, United States · Tualatin, Oregon, United States · Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · Austin, Texas, United States · College Station, Texas, United States · Dallas, Texas, United States · Houston, Texas, United States

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 112962

Job Title : Senior Substation Structural Engineer

Location : RGHOUSTON3, KCP, RGANAR, RGAUSTIN, RGBLOOMIN3, RGBOST, RGCHATTAN,

RGCOLST, RGDALL, RGGREENWD, RGORLA, RGPHNX, RGRALH, RGTUALAT

Business Unit Sector : COR-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS

Department: BVCOR BV OPS EDS STRUCTURAL

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available:No

Recruiter : Andrew Comers

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.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 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-DG1

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Senior 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.
Functions as technical specialist, or has management and/or administrative responsibilities for a group. May supervise engineering staff on projects of medium to high complexity, and/or is recognized as a key reference for technical guidance through depth and breadth of knowledge. Has some influence for scope of responsibilities within the organization.

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

Engineering Standards

Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black & Veatch policies
Assists in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards
Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines

Quality / Continuous Improvement

Independently applies knowledge and complies with Black & Veatch quality program
Responsible for ensuring compliance with Black & Veatch quality program
Provides related guidance and direction to others
Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Engineering Production

Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects
Complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work
Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements
Develops and applies advanced engineering solutions to complex problems
Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods
Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
Establishes work plan to be applied to a given project
Is responsible for one or more of the following:
leading larger production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project

Project Coordination

Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex and complex projects
Responsible for defining project schedules for single discipline or may have responsibility for multiple disciplines

Client Focus

Determining identification of key client interests and drivers on moderately complex projects and may determine the key clients in some instances
Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on moderately complex projects
May offer other services to the clients
Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area
Supports multiple projects on the complex technical challenges
Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring
Develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems

People Management - (supervision, career development, training, mentoring)

Assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
Participate in career planning, and learning and development

Resource Management - (budgets, tools, processes, project support)

Implements resource management strategy
Manages engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline

Administrative

Include office administration
Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for workgroup
Ensures adherence to corporate and division programs
May approve timesheets and expense reports

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Active PE License
Advanced knowledge of Structural Engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
Intermediate to advanced structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or equivalent
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
Previous client interaction experience with solid relationship-building abilities in pursuit of business opportunities.
Proven strong written and verbal communications skills and ability to lead teams.
Ability to think quick at the job site and in front of customer personnel.
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

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 11 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.

SALARY PLAN

REG: Registered Engineering

JOB GRADE

017

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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 but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an 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 the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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

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 compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this

requisition: $148,852.00 - $248,578.00

Idiomas

Senior Substation Structural Engineer

Sobre a oportunidade

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

asset and operating asset services in the following areas

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering Standards

Quality / Continuous Improvement

Engineering Production

Project Coordination

Client Focus

People Management - (supervision, career development, training, mentoring)

Resource Management - (budgets, tools, processes, project support)

Administrative

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

anticipated from the client(s)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following

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Sobre a oportunidade

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

asset and operating asset services in the following areas

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering Standards

Quality / Continuous Improvement

Engineering Production

Project Coordination

Client Focus

People Management - (supervision, career development, training, mentoring)

Resource Management - (budgets, tools, processes, project support)

Administrative

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

anticipated from the client(s)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following

Continue explorando

Seu próximo empregojá está te procurando.

Mais oportunidades com um só perfil

Líder de Suporte de TI

Administrador Sênior de Operações de TI e Segurança

Cientista de Pesquisa Sênior - IA em Robótica

People Management - (supervision, career development, training, mentoring)