Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies; EHV Focus

Overview

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure. The opportunity is for an Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in Power System Studies, particularly Extra High Voltage (EHV) systems operating at 345kV and above. The role involves growing, guiding, and mentoring a team of engineers in the development of advanced analytical models and complex studies for utility transmission systems.

The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to one of the specified locations.

• Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the 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 but not limited to:
  • Load Flow and Short Circuit Analysis
  • Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) Studies, including:
    • Insulation Coordination
    • Temporary Overvoltage (TOV)
    • Switching Overvoltage (SOV)
    • Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV)
    • Very Fast Transients (VFT) and Lightning Effects
  • Dynamic Stability Analysis
  • Corona and Field Effects Studies, such as:
    • Audible Noise
    • Radio and Television Interference (RI/TVI)
    • Electric Field Intensity Evaluation
  • 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.
• Ensure quality and compliance by adhering to the company’s engineering and project delivery standards.
• Mentor team members and provide 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.
• Utilize knowledge of NERC reliability regions such as PJM, ERCOT, MISO.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program (home country or country of practice).
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

• Demonstrated proficiency with industry-standard power system modeling and analysis tools (e.g., PSS®E, Power
  
  GEN, TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, Power World, ASPEN One Liner, CAPE).
• Experience in substation design, including conceptual planning, physical layout, protection and control systems, relay design and coordination, and engineering calculations/documentation.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of residence or project needs.

• The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to our World Headquarters in Overland Park, KS (Kansas City), or one of the regional offices:
  Phoenix, AZ;
  Dallas, TX;
  Houston, TX;
  Ann Arbor, MI;
  Raleigh, NC.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion, performance, and assignments.
• Salary: ENG, Job Grade 016.

• We are an employee-owned company (100 percent ESOP-owned). Employees share in the financial rewards of the company’s success.
• We offer competitive compensation, 401(k) match, and benefits starting day one, plus extensive health care benefits, wellness programs, and a robust benefits portfolio.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and do not discriminate 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 status protected by law.

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