Substation Designer - Inventor Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Overview

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.

Opportunity Type : Staff Full-time Relocation eligible: No Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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).

Team Focus

As part of BV, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors. Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists engage with projects across the globe, from small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development, while supporting personal development. BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed in a collaborative and innovative culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Standards: Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black & Veatch policies and procedures. May review project requirements and 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 to ensure consistency; assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with codes and standards suitable for the project.

• Engineering Production: Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices to develop moderately complex design concepts; begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables; capable of handling difficult technical assignments and providing technical guidance; performs design calculations, material quantities and estimates, and records; may review deliverables of others; may define work assignments and maintain schedules; may program control systems or participate in start-up activities.

• Project Coordination: Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information; may support field activities.

• Client Focus: Focuses on the needs of internal clients while understanding external client interests and drivers.

• Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology: Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes; applies judgment in deliverables and input interpretation.

• People Management: May assist with performance management, mentoring and recognition; provide guidance to lesser experienced Engineering Technicians; may mentor, delegate work and provide feedback.

Qualifications

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

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

• Intermediate experience with Autodesk Inventor (SDS) and physical substation design (AIS and/or GIS)

• Experience with CADD or other electronic design applications; knowledge of engineering standards, document control, and company policies

• Basic knowledge of construction and constructability principles; basic knowledge of procurement and contract administration

• Strong problem solving, time management and communication skills

Work Environment

Normal office environment

Benefits and Additional Information

We offer a comprehensive benefits portfolio, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, wellness programs, paid vacation/holiday time, sick time, dependent sick time, tuition and adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-tax accounts, and potential performance-based bonuses. We are an ESOP-owned company and emphasize an inclusive, diverse work environment. For accessibility or disability accommodation requests, contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622.

Equal Employment Opportunity BVH complies with EEO laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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