Overview
Electrical Engineer - Electrical Power System Studies (EHV Focus)
Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company. We are Black & Veatch, empowering our people to grow and solve humanity's biggest challenges. Full-time position located in the United States with relocation eligible.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the modeling and simulation of EHV transmission systems.
- Make EHV study recommendations to influence risk mitigation through project execution plans.
- Communicate EHV study capabilities to internal and external clients to support project capture and development.
- Lead and support the preparation of computer-based models for EHV transmission systems.
- Perform and oversee a wide range of power system studies, including but not limited to :
- Load Flow and Short Circuit Analysis
- Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) Studies, including Insulation Coordination, Temporary Overvoltage (TOV), Switching Overvoltage (SOV), Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV), Very Fast Transients (VFT) and Lightning Effects
- Dynamic Stability Analysis
- Corona and Field Effects Studies, such as Audible Noise, RI / TVI, Electric Field Intensity Evaluation
- Electromagnetic Field (EMF)
- Induced Voltage and Current Analysis
- Grounding System Design and Safety Evaluation
- Apply advanced engineering principles to develop, maintain, and enhance EHV engineering standards.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on design guides, codes, and industry standards.
- Ensure quality and compliance by adhering to engineering and project delivery standards; promote QA / QC and continuous improvement.
- Engage with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
- Demonstrate leadership by mentoring team members and offering technical direction across disciplines.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to manage and deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects.
- Support proposal development, including scope, work hours, and schedules.
- Manage or contribute to multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
- Develop clear, concise written communications and facilitate collaboration with team members and clients.
- Work in a team environment and apply knowledge in NERC reliability regions such as PJM, ERCOT, MISO.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications :Demonstrated proficiency with industry-standard power system modeling and analysis tools, such as PSSE, PowerGEN TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, PowerWorld, ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, and similar platforms.Experience in substation design, including Conceptual planning and option development, physical layout and design, protection and control systems, relay design and coordination, engineering calculations and documentation.Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.Active Professional Engineer (PE) License in State of Residence or for project needs.Minimum Qualifications :Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program.Minimum of 5 years related work experience.CertificationsProfessional Engineer License (U.S. PE), preferred.Locations / Travel
The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to Black & Veatch World Headquarters in Overland Park, KS (Kansas City), or Regional Office Locations : Phoenix, AZ; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Ann Arbor, MI; Raleigh, NC.Work Environment
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, performance, and work assignments.Other
Relocation eligible : YesVisa Sponsorship Available : YesFull-timeProject Only Hire : NoSalary Plan : ENG – EngineeringJob Grade : 016Company & Compliance
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