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Senior Physical Substation Designer

Date:  Sep 17, 2025
Location: 

Overland Park, KS, US Houston, TX, US Bloomington, MN, US Cary, NC, US

Company:  Black & Veatch Family of Companies

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 111165 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black and 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 and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and 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

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Function in a senior level engineering technician capacity with minimal supervision. This candidate will perform advanced functions requiring knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures in support of creating and modifying deliverables.  They may provide technical guidance and direction to other engineering professionals including delegation of work assignments. 

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

 

Key Responsibilities

Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred  
Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred 
Typically a minimum of 8-11 years related work experience  
Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
Learning on the Fly
Problem Solving
Perseverance
Patience
Time Management
Drive for Results
Self Development
Listening
Informing 


Preferred Technical Skills:

Ability to use the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments.  Include but not limited to CADD, other electronic applications, information modeling and document storage systems. 

Advanced experience with AutoDesk Inventor (SDS) 

Advanced experience with physical substation design (AIS and/or GIS). 

Intermediate knowledge of engineering calculations. 

Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and B&V policies and procedures. 

Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends. 

Advanced knowledge of other disciplines. 

Basic knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles. 

Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline. 

Basic knowledge of procurement & contract administration. 

Basic knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating. 

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 8-15 years of experience. Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred. Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology (preferred).

Minimum Qualifications

Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Competencies

Salary Plan

ENT: Engineering Technician

Job Grade

016

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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.

 

For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. 

 

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