
Senior Engineer - Electrical Power System Studies (EHV Focus)
- Dallas, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Phoenix, AZ
- Dallas, TX
- Houston, TX
- Overland Park, KS (Kansas City)
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Cary, NC (Raleigh)
- Demonstrated proficiency with industry-standard power system modeling and analysis tools, such as PSS®E, PowerGEN TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, PowerWorld, ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, and similar software platforms.
- Preferred experience in substation design, including:
- Conceptual planning and option development
- Physical layout and design
- Protection and control systems
- Relay design and coordination
- Engineering calculations and documentation
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) License in State of Residence or Project Needs.
- 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 8 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.
- Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the modeling and simulation of EHV transmission systems.
- Make EHV study recommendations to influence risk mitigation through project execution plans.
- Communicate EHV study capabilities to internal and external clients to support project capture and development.
- Lead and support the preparation of computer-based models for EHV transmission systems.
- Perform and oversee a wide range of power system studies, including but not limited to:
- Load Flow and Short Circuit Analysis
- Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) Studies, including:
- Insulation Coordination
- Temporary Overvoltage (TOV)
- Switching Overvoltage (SOV)
- Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV)
- Very Fast Transients (VFT) and Lightning Effects
- Dynamic Stability Analysis
- Corona and Field Effects Studies, such as:
- Audible Noise
- Radio and Television Interference (RI/TVI)
- Electric Field Intensity Evaluation
- Electromagnetic Field (EMF)
- Induced Voltage and Current Analysis
- Grounding System Design and Safety Evaluation
- Apply advanced engineering principles, techniques, and methodologies under general direction to develop, maintain, and enhance EHV engineering standards.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on design guides, engineering codes, and industry standards.
- Ensure quality and compliance by adhering to Black & Veatch's engineering and project delivery standards.
- Consistently reviews and verifies the accuracy of both personal work and that of team members. Actively promotes and upholds the Black & Veatch's Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) standards, serving as a champion for continuous improvement and excellence.
- Effectively communicate client goals and priorities to project teams, developing strategies to integrate these drivers into complex project execution.
- Engage directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
- Demonstrate strong leadership by mentoring team members and offering technical direction across disciplines.
- Actively coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage and deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects.
- Support proposal development, including scope definition, work breakdown, man-hour estimates, and scheduling.
- Manage or contribute to multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
- Develop clear, concise written communications and facilitate effective collaboration with team members and clients.
- Demonstrate strong teamwork and the ability to lead project efforts, including schedule, budget, and resource management.