Electrical Project Engineer - QA/QC (Central Region)

Electrical Project Engineer - QA/QC (Central Region)

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.

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

As Electrical Project Engineer, you may have the opportunity to:

• Function as a quality control/quality assurance engineer within the substation quality management group (QMG).
• Perform QA/QC of substation design packages, including physical design, protective relaying/control with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the substation design team.

The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to one of the following U.S. Central Regional Power Offices: Kansas City (Overland Park, KS); Houston (TX); Minneapolis (Bloomington, MN); Chicago (IL).

Key responsibilities include:

• Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies.
• Independently applies knowledge and complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks.
• Prepares a variety of engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects.
• 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 high voltage substation projects.
• Recognized as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area.
• Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required.
• May assist with resource management strategy.

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.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Substation QA/QC Reviews Quality Assurance/Quality Checks
• Substation design experience Physical and/or Protection & Controls
• Experience coordinating and communicating with Clients, Multidisciplinary Leads and Project Managers
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Proficient with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Programs (such as Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)

Minimum qualifications include:

• 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 of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.