Associate Engineer-Structural

Date: May 21, 2026

Location:

Burlington, MA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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. 

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. #

The Opportunity

As an Associate Substation Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

 

Perform 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 on larger and more complex assignments.

Develop recommendations for equipment and materials, beginning to expand knowledge into other disciplines and/or functional areas.

Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.

Assist with providing guidance to engineering team members.

Maintain positive client relations, understanding client interests and drivers through effective communication with the project team.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic knowledge of Structural Engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards

Basic structural steel design 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.

Basic experience performing structural connection and miscellaneous calculations using MS Excel and/or Mathcad

Written Communications, Drive for Results, Priority Setting, Planning, and Listening

The following experience would be a plus (but not required) based on the work anticipated from the client(s):

Experience with design in the energy sector, whether substations, power generation, renewables, or similar fields

Structural design of equipment structures and their respective 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. Minimum of 1 year 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

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of U.S. Office Locations (select United States). Some positions may be relocation eligible. Speak to your recruiter if you have interest in relocation.

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

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

015