Electrical Project Engineer Substation

At Black & Veatch our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century we have been breaking down social economic and geographic barriers by making lifes critical resources accessible to all. Working with us you will help provide critical expertise as we along with our valued clients deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset and we believe nothing is more important than the health happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options an expanding and diverse workforce and limitless career growth opportunities we will give you our best to help yougive us your best and together we can build a world of difference.

Req Id :115402

Opportunity Type :Staff

Relocation eligible :Yes

Full time/Part time :Full-Time

Contract Hire Only for this Project :No

Visa Sponsorship Available:No

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanitys biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that start day one.

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-T

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.

Our specialized team provides complete engineering procurement and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas:

• Substations
• Renewables Integration
• HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM
• Data Centers Integration
• BESS Integration

The Opportunity

As an Electrical Project Engineer you may have the opportunity to:

• Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Lead Role providing project coordination guidance and expertise on assigned substation projects.
• Support a variety of substation projects ranging up to 765kV in engineering detailed design and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC).
• Develop protection and control design deliverables including protective relays panel arrangements one line/single line diagrams three line diagrams AC/DC schematics relay panel wiring and equipment wiring within high voltage substation designs.
• Develop physical design deliverables including yard layout plans grounding lightning protection control building arrangements and auxiliary AC/DC power systems within high voltage substation designs.
• 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 and activities with clients vendors subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Present proposals designs and project activities.
• Potential travel opportunities 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides standards systems applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Independently applies knowledge and complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. May be responsible for ensuring compliance with B&V quality program. Provides related guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects. Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. May oversee 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. Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods. Actively delegates appropriate tasks to lower level team members to develop depth of project execution staff. Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments. Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project.
• Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects. Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on low to moderately complex projects. Provides support to business development or pursuit activities and may offer other services to clients.
• Recognized as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area. May design a complete project of moderately complex scope or support multiple projects on the complex technical challenges. Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring. May develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems
• Typically assists with performance management process mentoring recognition and any corrective actions required. May participate in career planning and learning and development. Actively mentors lower level professionals and identifies successors to train in the specifics of their role.
• May assist with resource management strategy. May have responsibility of engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline.

May be accountable for some administrative responsibilities that include but arent limited to:

• Ensuring policies procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for work group.
• Ensuring adherence to corporate and division programs.
• Approving timesheets and expense reports.

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 () License
• Proficient with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Programs (such as Outlook Excel Powerpoint etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check drug screen and motor vehicle records search in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

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.

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Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills experience qualifications internal alignment geographic location and other factors permitted by law.

• Province of Ontario: 126811 - 211353

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

016

BVH Inc. its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action 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.

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 offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health life accident and disability insurances paid time off financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1