Advanced Power Generation Business Analyst
Date: Apr 24, 2026
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US Denver, CO, US Gaithersburg, MD, US Chattanooga, TN, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Atlanta, GA, US Houston, TX, US Cary, NC, US Phoenix, AZ, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Why Black & 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-DM2
The Opportunity
AsaStaffSubstation StructuralEngineer, you will have the opportunity to:
Lead structural design engineering and analysis on substation scopes
Collect and assimilate data for engineering work. Perform research and prepare calculationsin accordance withBlack & Veatch and industry standards.
Develop recommendations for equipment and materials. Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
Mayassistwith providing guidance to engineering team members.Maintainpositive clientrelationsunderstanding client interests and drivers through effective communication with the project team. Mayassistwith business development activities.
Function as a technical specialistand/or in a lead role. With minimal supervision, applyadvanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods. Expand knowledge and skill set inareaof discipline. May start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas.
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,datacentersand?distributed infrastructure. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be involved incutting-edgetechnology and work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations.??
Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas:?
Substations?
Overhead Transmission Lines?
Underground Transmission Lines?
Renewables Integration?
Key Responsibilities
Execute structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design ofsupporting structures and foundations for substation equipment and other energy infrastructure.Lead the structural efforts onEngineeringServices and EPC substation projects.Generateproject-specific specifications andassistwithprocurementprocess.Supervisestructuralengineers (both in the US and in overseas offices) and work withstructuraltechnicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications.Is responsible forleading production teams and serving as the responsible charge for projects.Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFI's, and review of contractor submittals.Perform project administrative tasks, which may include any/all ofthe following: preparation of design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, management of project changes, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements.Coordinate work with otherdisciplineengineers.Provide guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies.Assistin developing,maintaining, and updating engineering standards.Providetechnical guidance to othersregardingprojects and disciplines.Support continuous improvement efforts. Provide guidance and direction to others.Implement resource management strategy including managing resources for a small group.
Preferred Qualifications
ActivePELicenseIntermediate knowledge ofStructural Engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standardsBasic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software such as RISA 3D,STAAD Pro, or equivalentBasic foundationdesign experience using analysis and design software such asLPile,RISA Foundation, SP-Mats, etc.Experience performing structuralconnection and miscellaneouscalculationsusing MS Excel and/or MathcadWritten Communications, Drive for Results, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, and Building Effective Teams?The following experience would be a plus(but notrequired) based on the workanticipatedfromthe client(s):Experience with the design of utility-scale electrical substations, energy, renewables, or similar fieldsStructural design of electrical substation steel structures and their foundationsProvides business analytics and direction to leaders for informed decision making.
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 5 years related work experience.All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all ofthe following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important toyou,a priority.?This is why we offer our professionals,locatednear an office, theoptionof a Hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office.Additionallythis opportunity has the possibility ofbeinglocatedinany of our officeslocatedacross the U.S; click the link to see a full list of U.S. Office Locations?(select United States).Some positions may be relocation eligible. Speak to your recruiter if youhave interestin relocation.
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first90 daysof employment based upon manager discretion, jobperformanceand work assignments.
Salary Plan
GMT: General Management
Job Grade
017
Nearest Major Market: Olathe
Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
Job Segment: Structural Engineer, Electrical, Design Engineer, Engineer, Engineering
