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Electrical Project Engineer - Substation

Black & Veatch·Full Time·Posted October 9, 2026

Location
Greenwood Village, CO
Pay
$126k – $211k

Lead high-voltage substation design and EPC projects up to 765 kV with Black & Veatch in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

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Job Summary

Black & Veatch is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to provide technical leadership and project coordination for high-voltage substation engineering and EPC work in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Project Details

Support utility substation projects ranging up to 765 kV, including protection and control, physical design, renewables integration, HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM, data center integration, and battery energy storage infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Lead or support substation design packages, technical reviews, budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.
  • Develop protection and control deliverables, physical layouts, grounding and lightning protection plans, auxiliary power systems, equipment specifications, and bills of materials.
  • Coordinate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Mentor junior engineers, delegate work, and contribute to proposals and business development.
  • Travel as needed for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.

Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
  • At least 5 years of related engineering experience.
  • Active engineering registration or licensure supporting engineer-of-record requirements.
  • High-voltage substation physical design and/or protection and controls experience is preferred.
  • Project lead, QA/QC, client coordination, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office experience are preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual compensation is $126,423-$211,134. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, disability and wellness programs, paid time off, a company-matched 401(k), tuition and adoption reimbursement, and employee ownership through a 100% ESOP. A performance-based bonus may also be available.

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