Black & Veatch

Staff Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies (Distribution)

Black & Veatch$120K — $201K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in Distribution System planning studies
  • Proficient in Short Circuit (Fault) Analysis, Load Flow, DER Impact Analysis, and other relevant studies
  • Experience with system modeling software such as CYME and Synergi Electric
  • Familiarity with analytics and scripting, specifically Python
  • Proven leadership abilities, including project management and team mentorship
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Professional engineer (PE) license preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Guide and provide direction on engineering codes and B&V policies
  • Ensure compliance with B&V quality programs and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Prepare complex engineering deliverables and manage project budgets and schedules
  • Coordinate with internal and external teams on moderately complex projects
  • Identify client interests and incorporate them into project execution
  • Serve as a technical specialist, providing consultation on engineering challenges
  • Assist in mentoring and developing early career professionals

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development
  • Participation in mentoring programs
  • Support for pursuing professional licensure
  • Access to project leadership experiences
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking a Power System Studies Engineer with 5-10 years' experience to join our Power System Studies team. The ideal candidate has significant working experience and knowledge of Distribution System design concepts & analyses such as Short Circuit (Fault) Analysis, Load Flow, DER Impact Analysis, Protection Coordination Studies, Distribution Interconnection Studies, System Impact Studies and system modeling software for the same.

Key Responsibilities

  • Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
  • Independently applies knowledge and complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. May be responsible for ensuring compliance with B&V quality program. Provides related guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
  • Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects. Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. May oversee collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work. Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods. Actively delegates appropriate tasks to lower level team members to develop depth of project execution staff. Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments. Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project.
  • Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.
  • Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects. Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on low to moderately complex projects. Provides support to business development or pursuit activities and may offer other services to clients.
  • Recognized as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area. May design a complete project of moderately complex scope or support multiple projects on the complex technical challenges. Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring. May develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems
  • Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required. May participate in career planning, and learning and development. Actively mentors lower level professionals and identifies successors to train in the specifics of their role.
  • May assist with resource management strategy. May have responsibility of engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline.


May be accountable for some administrative responsibilities that include but aren't limited to:
  • Ensuring policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for work group.
  • Ensuring adherence to corporate and division programs.
  • Approving timesheets and expense reports.


Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in performing Distribution System planning studies
  • Previous working experience with Distribution System design concepts, analyses, calculations, et cetera.
  • 5 years of experience performing studies such as Short Circuit (Fault) Analysis, Load Flow, DER Impact Analysis, Protection Coordination Studies, Distribution Interconnection Studies, System Impact Studies, et cetera.
  • 5 years of significant experience utilizing one of the below system modeling software programs and knowledge with others that are listed:
    • CYME, Synergi Electric, et cetera.
  • Working experience performing various power system studies which are performed in support of Distribution System design (Short Circuit, Power Flow, Voltage Analysis, et cetera).
  • Knowledge and working experience with analytics and scripting (Python, et cetera).
  • Proven ability to independently develop written communication and to facilitate coordination with team members and clients.
  • Proven ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to lead small projects including management of project schedules, budgets, and staffing.
  • Significant experience supporting proposal development including scope of work, level of work, engineering estimates, schedule.
  • Strong leaderships skills, with desire to train and develop early career and/or inexperienced professionals.
  • Significant experience functioning in a QA/QC capacity.
  • PE License (preferred, not required)


Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a 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 1 year related work experience.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.


Work Environment/Physical Demands

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.
  • State of Colorado: $120,406 - 201,080
  • State of Minnesota: $114,933 - 191,940


Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

016

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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