Electrical Engineer - Power Generation Details | Family of Companies

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Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

Date:
Sep 8, 2025

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Opportunity Type: Staff •
Relocation eligible: Yes •
Full time/Part time: Full-Time •
Visa Sponsorship Available: No

As an Electrical Power Generation Engineer
, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop electrical drawing deliverables including: one line and three line diagrams
• Electrical motor schematics, breaker control schematics and wiring diagrams
• Power cable sizing and cable schedules
• Complex engineering calculations such as: load flow, short circuit, motor starting (ETAP or SKM), Arc flash analysis (ETAP or SKM), protective relay settings, battery and charger sizing
• Develop electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction
• Attend meetings, investigate existing conditions, interface with clients and provide support during construction
• Extensively use Microsoft Office business systems such as Project Wise, electrical engineering software such as ETAP, and CAD tools such as AutoCAD to view and manipulate engineering drawing files

This opportunity is located at our World Headquarters in Overland Park, KS (Kansas City).

Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 Overall in Top Design Firms in Power
. BV’s Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.

• Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies and procedures. Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate.
• Continues developing and can independently apply knowledge. Complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Prepares a variety of increasingly complex engineering deliverables. Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work. Prepares increasingly complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. May recognize, define and resolve problems within assigned area. May provide direction and guidance to others.
• Assigns tasks to develop entry level professionals and interns. Coordinates with project leadership and other internal/external team members on less complex projects. Interacts as needed with other disciplines on details of design work.
• Works to understand external client's interest and drivers through regular interaction and communication. Also focuses on needs of internal clients and project leadership. May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.
• As skills develop, may assist with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required. Actively mentors entry level professionals and interns.

• Active Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification, and in pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Engineering consulting design experience in LV/MV Conventional Power Generation (i.e. combined cycle, simple cycle plants)
• Familiarity with applicable NEC…