Associate Electrical Engineer - Substation
Date: Dec 3, 2025
Location:
Chicago, IL, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 112413
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
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 one.
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-TF1
The Team
Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team has specialized capabilities focused on the latest needs for clients in a fast-growth technology-led arena of advanced manufacturing, and generative AI computing including gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge technology and work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations.
Our specialized team provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas:
Substations
Renewables Integration
HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM
Datacenters Integration
BESS Integration
The Opportunity
As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you may have the opportunity to:
Support a variety of substation projects ranging up to 765kV in engineering detailed design and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC).
Develop protection and control design deliverables including protective relays, panel arrangements, one line/single line diagrams, three line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay panel wiring and equipment wiring within high voltage substation designs.
Develop physical design deliverables including yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems within high voltage substation designs.
Prepare equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction.
Correspond with clients, vendors and subcontractors.
Potential travel opportunities to client and vendor offices and/or project sites for design reviews, construction coordination and field verification.
Adhere to and/or prepare design budgets and schedules
Perform QA/QC responsibilities
Provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
This opportunity is located in Chicago, IL .
Key Responsibilities
Perform substation designs, including physical design, protection and control with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
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, adheres to and/or prepare budget, schedule, and quality requirements. May recognize, define and resolve problems within assigned area. May provide direction and guidance to others.
Assign and guide tasks to develop entry level professionals and/or interns. Coordinates with project leadership and other internal/external team members on high voltage substation 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 and trains entry level professionals and interns.
Preferred Qualifications
High voltage (HV) substation design experience - Physical and/or Protection & Controls
Engineering-in-Training (EIT) Certification ·
Proficient with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Programs (such as Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Certifications
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Competencies
Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
015
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and 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, 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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In accordance with local law, the following Annualcompensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $91,047.00- $152,053.00
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