Substation Structural Engineer Details | Family of Companies

Staff Substation Structural Engineer

Date:
Jan 8, 2026

Location:

Dallas, TX, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

• Lead structural design engineering and analysis on substation scopes.
• Collect and assimilate data for engineering work, perform research, and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards.
• Develop recommendations for equipment and materials; understand and work within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
• May assist with guidance to engineering team members, maintain positive client relations, and support business development activities.
• Function as a technical specialist and/or in a lead role with minimal supervision, applying advanced engineering techniques and analyses; expand knowledge across disciplines.

Black & Veatch is a leading provider of engineering, procurement, and construction services for substations, transmission lines, and renewable integration.

• Execute structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for substation equipment and energy infrastructure.
• Lead the structural efforts on Engineering Services and EPC substation projects.
• Generate project-specific specifications and assist with procurement.
• Supervise structural engineers and technicians in preparing drawings and specifications, leading production teams.
• Perform construction phase engineering duties including site visits, RFI responses, and contractor submittal reviews.
• Handle project management tasks: design fee estimates, budget/schedule monitoring, change management, and quality control.
• Coordinate with other discipline engineers.
• Provide guidance on department design guides, standards, codes, and B&V policies; assist in updating engineering standards.
• Manage resources for a small group.

• Active PE License.
• Intermediate knowledge of structural engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.
• Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or equivalent.
• Basic foundation design experience with LPile, RISA Foundation, or SP-Mats.
• Experience performing structural connection and miscellaneous calculations using MS Excel and/or Mathcad.
• Strong written communication, priority setting, planning, delegation, directing others, conflict management, listening, and team building.
• Experience with utility‑scale electrical substations, renewables, or similar fields is a plus.
• Structural design of electrical substation steel structures and foundations.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Ability to complete required pre‑employment onboarding (background checks, drug screening, etc.).

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion.

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