Senior Electrical Engineering Technician - Physical Substation Designer

Senior Electrical Engineering Technician - Physical Substation DesignerLocations: Overland Park, KS, US Jacksonville, FL, US Wilmington, NC, US Darien, IL, US Houston, TX, US Orlando, FL, US Dallas, TX, US Wilmington, DE, US College Station, TX, US Chattanooga, TN, US Bloomington, MN, US Cary, NC, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Burlington, MA, US Chicago, IL, US Phoenix, AZ, USCompany: 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.The Opportunity This opportunity with Black & Veatch offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Substation & Transmission business, supporting the design and delivery of critical electrical infrastructure that powers communities and industries today and into the future.

Electrical professionals contribute to physical substation design, including equipment layouts, control house arrangements, grounding systems, raceway design, cable routing, foundation coordination, and other systems supporting high-voltage substations. The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Senior Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of high-quality engineering 2D and 3D deliverables for complex substation infrastructure projects. Under minimal supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring advanced knowledge of substation engineering principles and design practices, with a focus on creating and modifying physical substation design drawings and models using advanced techniques in industry-standard design tools such as Bentley MicroStation, AutoCAD, Inventor and Revit. This role requires the ability to develop detailed engineering deliverables including substation plans, sections, elevations, equipment layouts, conduit design, grounding layouts, and construction packages.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements while collaborating with engineers, designers, and project teams to deliver accurate and constructible designs.Key ResponsibilitiesFunctions as a senior engineering technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisorApplies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering disciplineContributes to the development of innovative engineering solutionsUses digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) with standardized procedures to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverablesProvides consultation, training, and oversight to other engineering technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project standardsEstablishes and communicates appropriate design and graphic standardsReviews project requirements to determine correct formats and deliverable contentPromotes quality and consistency across projects, groups, and sectionsReviews design inputs to ensure alignment and consistencyEnsures deliverables comply with applicable codes and standardsMay contribute to continuous improvement of design guides, standards, and processesMay participate and lead process improvement and change management activitiesManages drawing control and maintains historical project recordsApplies engineering principles and established design practices to complex designsExercises sound judgment in interpreting inputs and making deliverable-related decisionsHandles complex technical assignments and provides guidance to other professionalsPerforms design calculations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, and documentationMay review deliverables produced by others for quality and accuracyMay coordinate presentations, production design, and use of electronic design toolsMay monitor production to ensure consistency, budget, and scheduleMay program control systems or support plant start-up activities within area of expertiseMay coordinate with other design groups to exchange information for design developmentMay support field activities as requiredCommunicates project design requirements, progress, and schedulesResponsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances. Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns. Assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activitiesIdentifies and supports training and development needs for supervised personnelRecognized for expertise in one or more areas. May be assigned special assignments depending on technical expertise.

Assignments may involve solving a particular design problem or participating in a design team focused on completing an assigned project taskMakes presentations and conducts training classes within a specialized area of expertisePreferred QualificationsAssociate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology required.Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.Minimum QualificationsTypically a minimum of 11 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 DemandsHybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.Compensation TransparencyIn accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.State of Colorado: $96,921 - $161,843State of Illinois: $96,921 - $161,843State of Massachusetts: $105,732 - $176,556State of Minnesota: $92,516 - $154,487Salary Plan ENT: Engineering Technician Job Grade 016Black & Veatch endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at or via our accommodations request form.