Substation Designer - Inventor
Date: Aug 25, 2025
Location:
US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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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 : 110455
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.
The Opportunity
The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Engineering Technician 5, functions in a lead engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, modify or create deliverables and may perform assignments of a design nature by applying basic engineering principles and established design practices to develop moderately complex design concepts. Provide technical guidance and may provide direction to other engineering professionals. The ideal candidate will have intermediate experience with Autodesk Inventor (SDS) and intermediate experience with physical substation design (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-AM1
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.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Standards:
Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables
Quality / Continuous Improvement:
Proactively applies Black and Veatch Quality Program 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:
May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables
Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation
Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals
Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records
May review the deliverables of others
May define work assignments and maintain schedules
May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise
Project Coordination:
Client Focus:
- Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client's main interests and drivers
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
People Management - (supervision - career development - developing professionals, mentoring):
May assist with performance management process, mentoring, and recognition
Provide guidance to lesser experienced Engineering technicians
May provide mentoring, instruction, delegation of work and feedback
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Diploma or Certificate preferred
Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
Typically a minimum of 5 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:
Experience in the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments to include but not limited to CADD or other electronic applications . Intermediate knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
Intermediate experience with Autodesk Inventor (SDS)
Intermediate experience with physical substation design (AIS and/or GIS)
Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends
Intermediate knowledge of company quality program
Advanced 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
Basic knowledge of procurementandcontract administration
Minimum Qualifications
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
Normal office environment
Competencies
Customer focus
Salary Plan
ENT: Engineering Technician
Job Grade
129
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