Structural Substation Engineer Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Black & Veatch - Burr Ridge, IL

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Burr Ridge, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Structural Substation Engineer at Black & Veatch will support global Grid Infrastructure projects by performing design engineering and analysis of substation projects. This role involves collecting and assimilating data, conducting research, preparing calculations, and developing recommendations for equipment and materials while adhering to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. The engineer will also maintain positive client relations and may assist with business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Support global Grid Infrastructure projects performing design engineering and analysis of substation projects.
• Collect and assimilate data for engineering work.
• Perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black and Veatch and industry standards.
• Develop recommendations for equipment and materials.
• Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
• Assist with providing guidance to engineering team members.
• Maintain positive client relations through effective communication with the project team.
• Assist with business development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with utility-scale projects.
• Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software.
• Experience with finite element analysis such as RISA or Staad.
• Solid experience using EXCEL or similar spreadsheets and MathCAD design templates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits starting day one.
• Hybrid work environment allowing for work-life balance.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union membership.
• Performance-based bonus program.