Senior Substation Structural Engineer

Senior Substation Structural Engineer

Black & Veatch – Houston, TX

Location:

Houston, TX

Salary: $ – $ per year

Full‑time – Staff Position

Black & Veatch is an employee‑owned company with over 100 years of experience in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction. The firm focuses on sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy integration, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

As a Senior Substation Structural Engineer you will lead the design and analysis of substation projects. Your responsibilities will include managing budgets and schedules, supervising engineers, and maintaining client relationships.

• Lead structural design engineering and analysis on substation scopes.
• Collect and assimilate data, perform research and prepare calculations per Black & Veatch and industry standards.
• Develop recommendations for equipment and materials; maintain budget, schedule and quality compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to the project team and assist with business development activities.
• Supervise engineering staff on medium to high‑complexity projects and act as a technical specialist.
• Apply and update engineering standards, codes and Black & Veatch policies.
• Support continuous improvement, change management and quality program compliance.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables, conduct research, manage data and perform advanced calculations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, define project schedules, and ensure client interests are met.
• Mentor team members, participate in career planning, and support administrative functions such as timesheet approval.
• Manage resources, budgets and tool procurement for engineering projects.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Advanced knowledge of structural engineering design principles and standards.
• Experience with 3D analysis and design software (RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, etc.) and foundation design tools (LPile, RISA Foundation, SP-Mats).
• Proficiency in structural connection and miscellaneous calculations with Excel or Mathcad.
• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, conflict management and team building skills.
• Client interaction experience with a proven ability to build relationships and pursue business opportunities.
• Experience in utility‑scale substation design or related renewable projects (preferred).

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• Active engineering registration or licensure applicable to the region of practice.
• Ability to complete pre‑employment screening (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records).

• Active engineering registration or lic explorer – required for support engineer of record (EOR) responsibilities.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, based on manager discretion and job performance.

Registered Engineering (REG)

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Black & Veatch is committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace. The company does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance completing the application process or require a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1‑913‑359‑1622 or submit an accommodation request form via our website.

Black & Veatch offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; a robust wellness programשם; a company‑matched 401(k) plan with employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits such as paid vacation, sick leave, and a performance‑based bonus program.

Questions about the application process may be directed to the Employee Relations Department. For inquiries about the status of applications, please refer to the recruitment team – responses to status queries are not returned by the company.