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Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design and Power Electronics (STATCOM/FACTS/HVDC) Job Det[...]Black & Veatch • San Antonio, TX, US
Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design and Power Electronics (STATCOM / FACTS / HVDC) Job Det[...]

Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design and Power Electronics (STATCOM / FACTS / HVDC) Job Det[...]

Black & Veatch • San Antonio, TX, US
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The Opportunity

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

Date : Sep 21, 2025

Location : US

Company : Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Req Id : 106670

  • Opportunity Type : Staff
  • Relocation eligible : Yes
  • Full time / Part time : Full-Time
  • Project Only Hire : No
  • Visa Sponsorship Available : Yes

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch offers competitive compensation, 401K match and benefits from day 1, with a hybrid environment to balance work and personal life. As an employee-owned company, you own your career with purpose and meaning and are empowered to grow and contribute your diverse talents.

The Team

BV's Energy & Process business focuses on generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of electric power, with involvement in renewables integration and HVDC / FACTS among other areas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Function as a technical Lead substation design engineer for FACTS projects (distribution, sub transmission and transmission level voltage classes).
  • Utilize safety and regulatory standards (IEEE, IEC, NEC, NESC, NERC, ISO / RTO) to define project requirements, review project deliverables (physical, P&C, power system design), and collaborate with owner and OEM resources.
  • Conduct research to locate required white papers, brochures, publications, or standards when addressing non-standard design aspects.
  • Convey technical information to project teams and stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.
  • Lead internal discussions with the owner engineering team to close out technical or project management topics.
  • The Candidate

    Candidates must be located or willing to relocate to any Black & Veatch U.S. Regional Office.

    Preferred Qualifications

  • PE License
  • Substation Design – Physical & P&C
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control of substation design projects
  • 5+ years of electrical engineering experience with a focus on STATCOM / FACTS
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power electronics, and control systems
  • Understanding of civil, site, system studies, settings, and telecommunication design
  • Experience with PSCAD, PSSE, PSLF or similar tools
  • Regulatory standards experience (IEC, IEEE, ISO / RTO, NEC, NERC, NESC)
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
  • Strong written and verbal communication, planning, and organizational skills
  • People management and leadership capabilities
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
  • Minimum 5 years related work experience
  • Pre-employment requirements may include background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records check as applicable by law
  • Work Environment / Physical Needs

    Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion and performance.

    Certifications

    Professional registration or licensure in home country, or active pursuit of such registration

    Competencies

  • Collaborates
  • Communicates effectively
  • Courage
  • Directs work
  • Instills trust
  • Interpersonal savvy
  • Organizational savvy
  • Customer focus
  • Decision quality
  • EEO and Notice

    BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with all EEO laws and regulations and do not discriminate on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. For our EEO Policy Statement and rights under the law, please refer to our notices.

    Notice to External Search Firms : Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes.

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