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Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design QA/QC Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Compa
Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design QA/QC Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of CompaBlack & Veatch • Phoenix, AZ, US
Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design QA / QC Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Compa

Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design QA / QC Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Compa

Black & Veatch • Phoenix, AZ, US
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Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation Design QA / QC

Date : Aug 22, 2025

Location : Denver, CO, US; Phoenix, AZ, US; Irvine, CA, US; Tualatin, OR, 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.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 109409

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time / Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available : Yes

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to :

Function as a quality control / quality assurance engineer within the substation quality management group (QMG).

Perform QA / QC of substation design packages, including physical design, protective relaying / control with an emphasis on continuous improvement.

Collaborate with the substation design team.

The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to one of the following U.S. Western Region Power Offices : Denver, CO; Irvine, CA; Phoenix, AZ; and Tualatin, OR.

The Team

This team 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. You can explore our project work and achievements at BV.com.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Substation Design – Physical and / or P&C

Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Substation Design projects

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Training Engineers / Technicians

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

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

Responsible for ensuring compliance with Black & Veatch quality program while performing internal Quality Assurance / Quality Control technical reviews

Provides guidance and direction to others from the same project and discipline

Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Project Coordination

Actively coordinates with all other internal / external team members on moderately complex projects

Manage the work assignments and ensures quality from direct reports

Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work / resource planning meetings

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

May be recognized as a technical specialist by the division having in-depth knowledge of an engineering process and / or of technical aspects of an industry

People Management (supervision, career development, training, mentoring)

May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required

Mentor less experienced engineers and direct reports

May provide constructive feedback to direct reports on performance

Certifications

Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit of such registration

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.

Competencies

Collaborates

Communicates effectively

Courage

Directs work

Instills trust

Interpersonal savvy

Organizational savvy

Customer focus

Decision quality

Salary Plan

ENG : Engineering

Job Grade

130

We are committed to accessibility. For disability accommodation requests contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our website. General inquiries about application status will not be returned.

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 includes medical, dental, vision, disability and wellness programs. We offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holidays, sick time, and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include a company-matched 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance, and a performance-based bonus program.

We are 100 percent ESOP-owned. Employee-owners share in the financial rewards of success through stock ownership.

We value diverse voices and perspectives to provide innovative solutions for clients.

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

Nearest Major Market : Denver

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