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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 • Columbus, OH, US
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Overview

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

Date : Sep 21, 2025

Location : US

Company : Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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.

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 allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-DM2

The Opportunity

In this role you will have the opportunity to :

  • Function as a technical Lead substation design engineer for FACTS projects involving (distribution, sub transmission and transmission level voltage classes)
  • Utilize resources available for safety and regulatory standards (IEEE, IEC, NEC, NESC, NERC, ISO / RTO) to effectively define project requirements, review project deliverables (physical, P&C, power system design) and collaborate with owner and OEM resources (subject matter experts, internal engineering, and project management).
  • Work on other aspects of design that are non-standard for substation engineers, so the person should be willing to conduct research to locate required white papers, brochures, publications, or standards and bring themselves up to speed.
  • Convey technical information to the project team, which may include stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.
  • Lead internal discussions with the owner engineering team to close out technical or project management topics.

Candidates must be located or willing to relocate to any Black & Veatch U.S. Regional Office. Here is a link to our current.

The Team

BV's Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients' rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV's vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions. Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas :

  • Substations
  • Overhead Transmission Lines
  • Underground Transmission Lines
  • Renewables Integration
  • HVDC / FACTs
  • Watch our video series, and go behind the scenes to see how our professional, Electrical Engineer, Ryan Binkley performs work that matters. You can also explore our project work and achievements at BV.com.

    Key Responsibilities

    Engineering Standards :

  • Continues to learn, remains current and applies independent knowledge and interpretation about departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black & Veatch policies and procedures relative to assigned tasks
  • Quality / Continuous Improvement :

  • Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with Black & Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
  • May be responsible for ensuring compliance with Black & Veatch quality program
  • Provides guidance and direction to others from the same project and discipline
  • Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
  • Engineering Production :

  • Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables
  • Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and / or materials selection
  • Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
  • Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements
  • Plans and conducts independent evaluation, selection and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria
  • Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments
  • Is responsible for one or more of the following : overseeing collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work; leading smaller production teams; and serving as the responsible charge for a project
  • Project Coordination :

  • Actively coordinates with all other internal / external team members on moderately complex projects
  • Client Focus :

  • Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on less complex projects
  • Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on less complex projects
  • May provide support to business development or pursuit activities
  • Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology :

  • Recognized as a technical specialist by the division having in-depth knowledge of an engineering process and / or of technical aspects of an industry
  • Designs a complete project of moderately complex scope within an assigned practice area(s)
  • People Management - (supervision,career development, training, mentoring) :

  • Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • PE License
  • Substation Design – Physical & P&C
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control of substation design projects
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on STATCOM / FACTS technology
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power electronics, and control systems
  • Possess a general understanding of civil, site, system studies, settings, and telecommunication design
  • Exposure to simulation and modeling software such as PSCAD, PSSE, PSLF, etc.
  • Experience with regulatory standards (IEC, IEEE, ISO / RTO, NEC, NERC, NESC)
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Written Communications
  • Drive For Results
  • Priority Setting
  • Planning
  • Delegation
  • Directing Others
  • Conflict Management
  • Informing
  • Listening
  • Dealing with Ambiguity and Building Effective Teams
  • Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
  • Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any / all of the following : criminal / civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
  • Work Environment / Physical Needs

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

    Certifications

    Will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit

  • of such registration
  • Competencies

    Collaborates

    Communicates effectively

    Courage

    Directs work

    Instills trust

    Interpersonal savvy

    Organizational savvy

    Customer focus

    Decision quality

    Salary Plan

    ENG : Engineering

    Job Grade

    130

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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) affirmative action 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.

    For our EEO Policy Statement, please click. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please clickand.

    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. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

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