Electrical Engineer - Power Generation Job Details Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Electrical Engineer - Power Generation**

Date: Jul 24, 2025

Location:

Overland Park, KS, 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 :** 109830

**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 humanitys 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.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 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 Opportunity**

As an **Electrical Engineer** , you will have the opportunity to:

+ Function in a mid level engineer capacity, or technical specialist

+ Develop electrical drawing deliverables including:

+ One line andthree line diagrams

+ Electrical motor schematics,breaker control schematics andwiring diagrams

+ Power cable sizing and cable schedules

+ Complex engineering calculations such as: load flow, short circuit, motor starting (ETAP or SKM), Arc flash analysis (ETAP or SKM), protective relay settings, battery and charger sizing

+ Develop electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction

+ Attend meetings, investigate existing conditions, interface with clients and provide support during construction

+ Extensively use Microsoft Office business systems such as ProjectWise, electrical engineering software, such as ETAP and Computer Aided Drafting Tools, such as AutoCAD to view and manipulate engineering drawing files

This opportunity is located at our World Headquarters in Overland Park, KS (Kansas City).

**The Team**

Black & Veatch is Ranked #3 in Top Design Firms in Power.Explore ourproject work and achievements!BVs Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BVs vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Active Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification, and in pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) License

+ Engineering consulting design experience in LV/MV Conventional Power Generation (i.e. combined cycle, simple cycle plants)

+ Familiarity with applicable NEC and IEEE/ANSI standards

+ Experience with electrical equipment, which includes, but is not limited to: MV and LV switchgear, Secondary unit substation Transformer -GSUT, UAT, panel boards, breakers, protective relays, inverter, battery, battery chargers, disconnect switches, surge arrestors, medium voltage cable, low voltage cable, control cable, fiber optic cable

+ Learning on the Fly

+ Problem Solving

+ Intellectual Horsepower

+ Written Communications

+ Drive For Results

+ Informing

+ Listening and Dealing with Ambiguity

+ Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline

**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 3 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.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Engineering Standards:**

+ Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures

+ Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate

**Quality/Continuous Improvement:**

+ Begins to independently apply knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks

+ Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

**Engineering Production:**

+ Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables

+ Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection

+ Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work

+ Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles

+ Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements

+ Recognizes, defines and resolves problems within assigned area

+ May provide direction and guidance to others

**Project Coordination:**

+ Assigns tasks to and coordinates with other internal/external team members on less complex projects

+ Initiates contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work

**Client Focus:**

+ Actively seeks to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership

+ Applies understanding of client interests and drivers to their own behavior and performance of the work under his/her responsibility

+ May provide support to business development or pursuit activities

**Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:**

+ Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes

**People Management - (supervision,career development, training, mentoring):**

+ May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required

**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.

**Salary Plan**

ENG: Engineering

**Job Grade**

129

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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 an 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, tuition 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.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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