Electrical Project Engineer - Substation
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onPennsylvania Street, North Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado, 80274, United States
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Why Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch offers a flexible environment where you can lend your talent to significant challenges. As a 100 percent ESOP-owned company, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are encouraged to bring your big ideas, knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio supports a healthy work-life balance, including a company-matched 401(k) plan, health care benefits, and a robust wellness program. As employee-owners, you share in the financial rewards of the company's long-term achievements.
The Team
Black & Veatch is ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team specializes in the fast-growth, technology-led arena of advanced manufacturing and generative AI computing, including gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers, and distributed infrastructure. By joining this market sector, you will work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations, engaging with cutting-edge technology.
The Opportunity
As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will function as a Technical Specialist or Project Lead, providing coordination and expertise on assigned substation projects. You will support a variety of substation projects ranging up to 765kV, developing detailed design deliverables for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC). This role involves creating protection and control designs, physical design deliverables, and managing design budgets and schedules. You will also provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, prepare equipment specifications, and coordinate project activities with clients, vendors, and subcontractors. Potential travel opportunities may include design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification at client and vendor offices or project sites.
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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. By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment. BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries, and affiliated companies comply 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.
Work model: On-site
Pennsylvania Street, North Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado, 80274, United States
Denver, Colorado
High voltage (HV) substation design experience (Physical and/or Protection & Controls), Project lead and technical specialist experience overseeing utility substation clients and projects, QA/QC Reviews experience, Experience coordinating and communicating with Clients, Multidisciplinary Leads and Project Managers, Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Programs (such as Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
Skills: Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, High Voltage Substation Design, Protection And Controls, Qa/qc Reviews, Quality Assurance, Quality Checks.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
Black & Veatch operates as an employee-owned firm headquartered in Overland Park, KS, delivering engineering services across the Energy, Water, Digital Connectivity, and Government Services sectors. Since its founding in 1915, the organization has supported clients in over 100 countries by providing consulting, engineering, construction, operations, and program management solutions. These efforts aim to enhance business operations and improve daily life through the development of critical human infrastructure.
The company focuses on sustainable infrastructure as a core component of its vision, striving to build a world of difference through its global footprint. Its service model integrates technical expertise with long-term operational support to meet diverse client needs in complex environments. As a global entity, Black & Veatch maintains a presence that spans multiple continents, allowing for the delivery of large-scale projects and specialized technical guidance.
Black & Veatch Holding Company, along with its subsidiaries and affiliated entities, adheres to all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations. The firm ensures a non-discriminatory workplace by not making hiring or employment decisions based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other legally protected categories.
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Experience
5+ yrs (Senior)
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program
Job Type
Full-Time
