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Quanta Services

Designer - Substation

Denver, CO · On-site

$69K - $125K/yr

Proficiency with CAD platforms--including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Map 3D, Inventor, and Substation Design Suite (SDS) for Physical and/or P&C applications--is preferred. The Designer ...

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What is the difference between Electrical Substation Design vs Electrical Power Systems Engineering?

AspectElectrical Substation DesignElectrical Power Systems Engineering
FocusDesigning physical substation layouts, equipment selection, and construction detailsAnalyzing and planning entire electrical power systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution
CredentialsElectrical engineering degree, certifications in substation designElectrical engineering degree, power systems certifications
Work EnvironmentField sites, engineering offices, construction projectsOffice-based, field visits, system analysis
Industry UsagePower utilities, infrastructure projectsPower generation, transmission companies, consulting firms

Electrical Substation Design focuses on creating detailed plans for substations, while Electrical Power Systems Engineering involves broader analysis and planning of entire electrical networks. Both roles require electrical engineering credentials but differ in scope and daily tasks.

How to get into electrical substation design?

To pursue a career in electrical substation design, individuals typically need a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level engineering roles, developing skills in power systems and CAD software, and obtaining relevant certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) can improve job prospects in this specialized area.

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Electrical Project Engineer - Substation

Black & Veatch Corporation

Greenwood Village, CO • On-site

$120.41 - $201.08/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Black & Veatch rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 449 rated engineering

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer - Substation

Location: Greenwood Village, CO, US; Bloomington, MN, US; Chicago, IL, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Role Overview

Electrical Project Engineer responsible for coordinating and leading substation projects up to 765kV, including detailed design, protection & control, physical design, quality review, budgeting, and client communication.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical guidance and project leadership for substation projects.
  • Develop protection and control design deliverables such as protective relays, panel arrangements, single‑line diagrams, schematics, and wiring.
  • Create physical design deliverables including yard layout, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, & auxiliary power systems.
  • Perform or oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages.
  • Mentor junior team members and prepare equipment specifications and BOMs.
  • Communicate and coordinate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
  • Present proposals, designs, and project activities to internal and external audiences.
  • Travel to client and vendor offices or project sites as needed.
  • Prepare and manage design budgets and schedules.
  • Support business development and pursuit activities.
Preferred Qualifications
  • High voltage substation design experience – Physical and/or Protection & Controls.
  • Project lead and technical specialist experience for utility substation clients.
  • QA/QC review skills.
  • Strong communication with clients, multidisciplinary leads, and project managers.
  • Professional Engineer license.
  • Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
  • Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
  • Ability to complete required pre‑employment onboarding (background check, drug screen, etc.).
Work Environment & Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment, based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

Compensation Transparency

Annual compensation ranges by state:

  • Colorado: 120,406–201,080
  • Illinois: 120,406–201,080
  • Minnesota: 114,933–191,940
Benefits

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), disability insurance, robust wellness program, flexible schedules, paid vacation and holidays, sick time, dependent sick time, company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, B&V Credit Union membership, and performance‑based bonus program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Black & Veatch complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or pregnancy status.

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About Black & Veatch

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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. 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.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915

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