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Black & Veatch is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in Power System Studies, particularly in Extra High Voltage (EHV) systems operating at 345kV and above. This leadership role involves growing, guiding, and mentoring a team of engineers in the development of advanced analytical models and conducting complex studies for utility transmission systems.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Function as a technical specialist encompassing EHV transmission level voltage classes.
• Make EHV engineering calculation recommendations to influence risk mitigation through project execution plans.
• Communicate EHV engineering calculation capabilities to internal and external clients to support project capture and development.
• Under general direction, apply advanced engineering techniques, concepts, and approaches to develop, maintain, and update EHV engineering standards.
• Provide technical leadership and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and standards.
• Independently apply knowledge and follows Black & Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks.
• Consistently review and verify the accuracy of both personal work and that of team members. Actively promote and uphold 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.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and the ability to lead project efforts, including schedule, budget, and resource management.
• Actively coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage and deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience supporting proposal development including, scope of work, level of work, engineering estimates, and schedules.
• Manage or contribute to multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
• Develop clear, concise written communications and facilitate effective collaboration with team members and clients.
• Work in a team environment.
• Utilize knowledge in NERC reliability regions such us PJM, ERCOT, MISO.

The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to our World Headquarters in Overland Park, KS (Kansas City), or one of the following Regional Office Locations: Phoenix, AZ; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Ann Arbor, MI; Raleigh, NC.

• 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.

• Demonstrated proficiency with industry-standard power system modeling and analysis tools, such as PSSE, PowerGEN TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, PowerWorld, ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, and similar software platforms.
• 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 5 years related work experience.

• Professional Engineer License (U.S. PE), preferred

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