Associate Substation Structural Engineer

Job Summary

Black & Veatch is hiring an Associate Substation Structural Engineer to support structural design and analysis on substation and energy infrastructure projects from their Overland Park, Kansas office. This is an entry-to-mid-level engineering role within B&V's Technology, Commercial & Industrial team, which focuses on data centers, advanced manufacturing, gigafactories, and power infrastructure.

Project Details

Work spans substations, overhead and underground transmission lines, and renewables integration. The team is ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025) and works on cutting-edge energy and industrial infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis, calculations, and prepare drawings for substation equipment structures and foundations.
• Assist with generating project-specific specifications and supporting the procurement process.
• Collaborate with structural technicians on drawings and specs.
• Support construction-phase duties including site visits, RFI responses, and contractor submittal reviews.
• Coordinate with other discipline engineers to ensure project alignment.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience.
• Basic knowledge of structural engineering design principles and applicable standards.
• Basic experience with 3D structural analysis software (RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or equivalent).
• Basic foundation design experience using tools such as LPile, RISA Foundation, or SP-Mats.
• Experience with structural connection calculations using MS Excel and/or Mathcad is a plus.
• Prior experience in energy sector design (substations, power generation, renewables) is preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary, performance-based bonus eligibility, 401(k) with company match, medical/dental/vision coverage starting day one, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption reimbursement, and 100% ESOP ownership. Relocation assistance is available. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after 90 days based on manager discretion.

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