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Electrical Project Engineer Substation

Black & Veatch·Full Time·Posted August 19, 2026

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 Bloomington, Minnesota.

Project Details

The role supports utility and technology-focused infrastructure projects, including substations up to 765kV, renewable integration, HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM, battery energy storage, and data center infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Lead or coordinate electrical design activities for protection and control and physical substation systems.
  • Develop schematics, relay and equipment wiring, grounding, lightning protection, yard layouts, control building arrangements, equipment specifications, and bills of materials.
  • Review design packages for quality, manage assigned budgets and schedules, and coordinate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Mentor junior professionals and support proposals, field verification, construction coordination, and client presentations.

Required Experience

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

Compensation and Benefits

Annual compensation is $120,677-$201,537. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, disability insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, retirement matching, tuition and adoption reimbursement, and potential performance-based bonus eligibility. The company is 100% employee-owned through an ESOP, and relocation eligibility is available.

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