Electrical Project Engineer Substation Design and Power Electronics (STATCOM/FACTS/HVDC)

Job Summary

Black & Veatch is hiring an Electrical Project Engineer to serve as a technical lead on FACTS, STATCOM, and HVDC substation design projects spanning distribution through transmission voltage classes. The role sits within B&V's Technology, Commercial & Industrial team, ranked #4 in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025).

Project Details

Work covers high-voltage substation design — physical layout, protection & controls, and power systems — for utility-scale projects including HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM systems, renewables integration, data center interconnection, and BESS integration. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation design engineering for FACTS projects across distribution, sub-transmission, and transmission voltage classes.
• Apply IEEE, IEC, NEC, NESC, NERC, and ISO/RTO standards to define requirements and review physical, P&C, and power system deliverables.
• Coordinate with owners, OEMs, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical and project management issues.
• Prepare engineering calculations, manage deliverables, and oversee budget and schedule for assigned projects.
• Delegate tasks to junior engineers and review their work; may serve as responsible charge for a project.
• Mentor lower-level professionals and support knowledge management within the group.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of related engineering experience.
• High-voltage substation design experience (physical and/or protection & controls) preferred.
• Experience as a project technical lead overseeing utility substation clients preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Black & Veatch offers competitive compensation with a performance-based bonus program, 401(k) with company match, medical/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption reimbursement, and 100% ESOP ownership. Hybrid work options may be available after 90 days. Relocation assistance is eligible for this role.

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