Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies; EHV Focus

Electrical Engineer – Power

Black & Veatch Corporation

Overland Park, KS (World Headquarters) or Phoenix, AZ;
Dallas, TX;
Houston, TX;
Ann Arbor, MI;
Raleigh, NC.

Lead advanced Power System Studies for Extra High Voltage (EHV) systems operating at 345kV and above. Mentor a team of engineers, develop analytical models, and deliver complex studies for utility transmission systems.

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in 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 Load Flow, Short Circuit Analysis, Dynamic Stability Analysis, EMI/EMT studies (Insulation Coordination, TOV, SOV, TRV, VFT, Lightning Effects), Corona and Field Effects studies, 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, engineering codes, and industry standards.
• Consistently review and verify the accuracy of personal work and that of team members, championing continuous improvement and excellence.
• Effectively communicate client goals and priorities to project teams, integrating these drivers into complex project execution.
• Engage directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Demonstrate strong leadership by mentoring team members and offering technical direction across disciplines.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage and deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Support proposal development, including scope definition, work breakdown, man‑hour estimates, and scheduling.
• Manage or contribute to multiple high‑impact projects simultaneously.
• Develop clear, concise written communications and facilitate effective collaboration with team members and clients.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and the ability to lead project efforts, including schedule, budget, and resource management.

• Proficiency with industry‑standard power system modeling and analysis tools such as PSS®E, Power
  
  GEN TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, Power World, ASPEN One Liner, CAPE, and similar platforms.
• Experience in substation design, including conceptual planning, physical layout, 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 Project Needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited program or the country where the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Professional Engineer License (U.S. PE) preferred.

• Competitive compensation and 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Robust wellness program and paid vacation/holiday/sick time.
• Flexibility with hybrid or remote work options after the first 90 days.
• Company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and vendor discounts.
• Performance‑based bonus program and equity ownership through the ESOP.

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