Staff Substation Designer - AutoCad Electrical
Date: Sep 17, 2025
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US Cary, NC, US Houston, TX, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 111179
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use . #AM-1
The Opportunity
The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Substation Designer functions in a senior level engineering technician capacity. With minimal supervision, performs advanced functions requiring knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures in support of creating and modifying deliverables. May provide technical guidance and direction to other engineering professionals including delegation of work assignments. The ideal candidate will have basic experience with AutoCAD Electrical (SDS) and basic experience with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and/or GIS).
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-A
The Team
As part of BV, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors. As Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.
Job Summary
Functions in a project engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables. Applies foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions. Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. Provides technical guidance and may offer direction to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Standards:
Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
Quality / Continuous Improvement:
Proactively applies knowledge of the Black and Veatch Quality Program relative to deliverables
Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency
Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project
Engineering Production:
Broadening the use of applications to continuously evaluate and improve methods, processes and procedures used to accomplish deliverables
Create and develop deliverables based on a variety of design inputs
May develop less complex design concepts and create project design deliverables based on a variety of design inputs
May perform computations such as development of detailed material quantities and estimates
Project Coordination:
Coordinate deliverables with other groups involved on the same project to minimize interference or errors
May support field activities
May be responsible for support of project finalization including for example consolidation of records for as-built drawings or information to take off as-built quantities
Client Focus:
Focuses on the needs of internal clients while gaining an understanding of external client's main interests and drivers
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes
May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation
People Management - (supervision - career development - developing professionals, mentoring):
May provide work direction and guidance to others
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Diploma or Certificate preferred
Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
Typically a minimum of 3-8 years related work experience
Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
Learning on the Fly
Problem Solving
Perseverance
Patience
Time Management
Drive for Results
Self Development
Listening
Informing
Preferred Technical Skills:
Ability to use Computer Automated Drafting Design (CADD), information modeling or other applications or design or modeling skills and/or design principles and practices
Basic experience with AutoCAD Electrical (SDS)
Basic experience with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and/or GIS)
Intermediate knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends
Intermediate knowledge of company quality program
Intermediate ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned
Intermediate knowledge of other disciplines
Basic knowledge of constructionandconstructability practicesandprinciples
Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline
Minimum Qualifications
Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience
Certifications
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Competencies
Salary Plan
ENT: Engineering Technician
Job Grade
015
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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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