Associate Electrical Engineer - Substation

Overview

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 110715

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time / Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available : No

The Opportunity

As an Associate Electrical Substation Engineer , you will have the opportunity to :

• Develop protection and control design packages, such as : protective relays, one lines / single line diagrams, three line diagrams, AC / DC schematics and equipment wiring.
• Develop physical design packages, such as : yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC / DC power systems.
• Prepare equipment specifications.
• Correspond and / or interface with clients, vendors and subcontractors.
• Potential travel opportunities to client and vendor offices and / or project sites for design reviews, construction coordination and field verification.

This opportunity is located in Atlanta, GA

The Team

Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team has specialized capabilities focused on the latest needs for clients in a fast-growth technology-led arena of advanced manufacturing, and generative AI computing including gigafactories, bio / ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure . By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge technology and work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations.

Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas :

Key Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan ENG : Engineering; Job Grade 015

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company\'s long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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