Substation Design Electrical Engineer 4 - College Station, TX (Hybrid) Job Details Black & Veatch F

Black & Veatch - Columbia, SC

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Substation Design Electrical Engineer at Black & Veatch, you will function as a technical lead in substation design, which encompasses distribution, subtransmission, and transmission level voltage classes. Your primary responsibilities will include performing substation design, which involves both physical design and protective relaying/control. You will actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work/resource planning meetings, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and effectively. This role requires direct interaction with clients, vendors, and subcontractors, and you will also be responsible for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of projects while mentoring junior engineers. This position is based in College Station, TX, and supports projects in the area. While it is preferred for candidates to be located near College Station, those willing to relocate will also be considered. The role offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring you to commute to the office three times a week and work remotely for two days. You will be part of BV's Energy & Process business, which is dedicated to meeting clients' rapidly changing infrastructure needs in the generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. By joining this team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative energy solutions and sustainable practices in the industry. In this role, you will be expected to stay current with departmental design guides, standards, and applicable engineering codes, applying this knowledge to your tasks. You will prepare complex engineering deliverables, conduct research, and develop recommendations for equipment and materials selection. Additionally, you will manage assigned budgets, schedules, and quality requirements, ensuring that all engineering work meets the high standards set by Black & Veatch. Your ability to coordinate with internal and external team members will be crucial in delivering successful project outcomes, and you will be responsible for communicating client interests and drivers to the project team.

Responsibilities

• Function as a technical lead substation design engineer.
• Perform substation design, including physical design and protective relaying/control.
• Participate in management, project scheduling, and work/resource planning meetings.
• Interface directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Conduct QA/QC of projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables.
• Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Plan and conduct independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Review lower level engineering work or assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, including background checks and drug screens.
• Professional registration or licensure in designated home office country, or in active pursuit of such registration.

Nice-to-haves

• Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to drive for results and prioritize effectively.
• Planning and delegation skills.
• Conflict management and team-building abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits starting day 1.
• 401K match and flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Adoption reimbursement and tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts and an employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance and pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan and access to the B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.