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Black & Veatch · 2 weeks ago

Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies (EHV Focus)

Overland Park, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company known for its innovation in sustainable infrastructure. They are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer specializing in Power System Studies, particularly in Extra High Voltage (EHV) systems, to lead a team in developing analytical models and conducting complex studies for utility transmission systems.

ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure

No H1B

Responsibilities

Function as a technical specialist encompassing EHV transmission level voltage classes

Make EHV engineering calculation recommendations to influence risk mitigation through project execution plans

Communicate EHV engineering calculation capabilities to internal and external clients to support project capture and development

Under general direction, apply advanced engineering techniques, concepts, and approaches to develop, maintain, and update EHV engineering standards

Provide technical leadership and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and standards

Independently apply knowledge and follows Black & Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks

Consistently review and verify the accuracy of both personal work and that of team members. Actively promote and uphold Black & Veatch’s Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) standards, serving as a champion for continuous improvement and excellence

Effectively communicate client goals and priorities to project teams, developing strategies to integrate 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

Demonstrate strong teamwork and the ability to lead project efforts, including schedule, budget, and resource management

Actively coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage and deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects

Experience supporting proposal development including, scope of work, level of work, engineering estimates, and schedules

Manage or contribute to multiple high-impact projects simultaneously

Develop clear, concise written communications and facilitate effective collaboration with team members and clients

Work in a team environment

Utilize knowledge in NERC reliability regions such us PJM, ERCOT, MISO

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, Dynamic Stability Analysis, Corona and Field Effects Studies, Electromagnetic Field (EMF), Induced Voltage and Current Analysis, Grounding System Design and Safety Evaluation

Apply advanced engineering principles, techniques, and methodologies under general direction 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 Black & Veatch’s engineering and project delivery standards

Consistently reviews and verifies the accuracy of both personal work and that of team members. Actively promotes and upholds the Black & Veatch’s Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) standards, serving as a champion for continuous improvement and excellence

Effectively communicate client goals and priorities to project teams, developing strategies to integrate 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

Actively 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

Qualification

Power System StudiesEHV Systems ExpertiseModelingSimulationLeadership SkillsPSS®EPowerWorldSubstation DesignProfessional Engineer LicenseCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing

Minimum of 5 years related work experience

Demonstrated strong leadership by mentoring team members and offering technical direction across disciplines

Demonstrate strong teamwork and the ability to lead project efforts, including schedule, budget, and resource management

Experience supporting proposal development including, scope of work, level of work, engineering estimates, and schedules

Develop clear, concise written communications and facilitate effective collaboration with team members and clients

Utilize knowledge in NERC reliability regions such as PJM, ERCOT, MISO

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, Dynamic Stability Analysis, Corona and Field Effects Studies, Electromagnetic Field (EMF), Induced Voltage and Current Analysis, Grounding System Design and Safety Evaluation

Apply advanced engineering principles, techniques, and methodologies under general direction 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 Black & Veatch's engineering and project delivery standards

Consistently reviews and verifies the accuracy of both personal work and that of team members. Actively promotes and upholds the Black & Veatch's Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) standards, serving as a champion for continuous improvement and excellence

Effectively communicate client goals and priorities to project teams, developing strategies to integrate these drivers into complex project execution

Engage directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment and successful project delivery

Actively coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage and deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects

Manage or contribute to multiple high-impact projects simultaneously

Preferred

Demonstrated proficiency with industry-standard power system modeling and analysis tools, such as PSS®E, PowerGEN TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, PowerWorld, ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, and similar software platforms

Experience in substation design, including conceptual planning and option development, physical layout and design, 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