Advanced Power Generation Business Analyst
Black & Veatch, Overland Park, KS, United States
Why Black & 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 one.
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
As a Staff Substation Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:
Lead structural design engineering and analysis on substation scopes
Collect and assimilate data for engineering work. Perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards.
Develop recommendations for equipment and materials. Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
May assist with providing guidance to engineering team members. Maintain positive client relations understanding client interests and drivers through effective communication with the project team. May assist with business development activities.
Function as a technical specialist and/or in a lead role. With minimal supervision, apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods. Expand knowledge and skill set in area of discipline. May start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas.
The Team
Black & Veatch is ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team has specialized capabilities focused on the latest needs for clients in a fast-growth technology-led arena of advanced manufacturing, and generative AI computing including gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be involved in cutting‑edge technology and work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations.
Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas:
Substations
Overhead Transmission Lines
Underground Transmission Lines
Renewables Integration
Key Responsibilities
Execute structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of supporting structures and foundations for substation equipment and other energy infrastructure.
Lead the structural efforts on Engineering Services and EPC substation projects.
Generate project-specific specifications and assist with procurement process.
Supervise structural engineers (both in the US and in overseas offices) and work with structural technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications. Lead production teams and serve as the responsible charge for projects.
Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFIs, and review of contractor submittals.
Perform project administrative tasks, including preparation of design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, management of project changes, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements.
Coordinate work with other discipline engineers.
Provide guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies; assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards.
Support continuous improvement efforts.
Implement resource management strategy including managing resources for a small group.
Preferred Qualifications
Active PE License
Intermediate knowledge of Structural Engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or equivalent
Basic foundation design experience using analysis and design software such as LPile, RISA Foundation, SP-Mats, etc.
Experience performing structural connection and miscellaneous calculations using MS Excel and or Mathcad
Written Communications, Drive for Results, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, and Building Effective Teams
Experience with the design of utility‑scale electrical substations, energy, renewables, or similar fields (plus but not required)
Structural design of electrical substation steel structures and their foundations
Provides business analytics and direction to leaders for informed decision making.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program in your home country or the country in which you are practicing.
Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search), in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment / Physical Demands
Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a hybrid work environment. Our hybrid approach allows employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices across the U.S. Some positions may be relocation eligible; speak to your recruiter if you have interest in relocation.
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
GMT: General Management
Job Grade
017
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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 one.
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
As a Staff Substation Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:
Lead structural design engineering and analysis on substation scopes
Collect and assimilate data for engineering work. Perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards.
Develop recommendations for equipment and materials. Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
May assist with providing guidance to engineering team members. Maintain positive client relations understanding client interests and drivers through effective communication with the project team. May assist with business development activities.
Function as a technical specialist and/or in a lead role. With minimal supervision, apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods. Expand knowledge and skill set in area of discipline. May start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas.
The Team
Black & Veatch is ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team has specialized capabilities focused on the latest needs for clients in a fast-growth technology-led arena of advanced manufacturing, and generative AI computing including gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be involved in cutting‑edge technology and work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations.
Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas:
Substations
Overhead Transmission Lines
Underground Transmission Lines
Renewables Integration
Key Responsibilities
Execute structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of supporting structures and foundations for substation equipment and other energy infrastructure.
Lead the structural efforts on Engineering Services and EPC substation projects.
Generate project-specific specifications and assist with procurement process.
Supervise structural engineers (both in the US and in overseas offices) and work with structural technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications. Lead production teams and serve as the responsible charge for projects.
Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFIs, and review of contractor submittals.
Perform project administrative tasks, including preparation of design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, management of project changes, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements.
Coordinate work with other discipline engineers.
Provide guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies; assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards.
Support continuous improvement efforts.
Implement resource management strategy including managing resources for a small group.
Preferred Qualifications
Active PE License
Intermediate knowledge of Structural Engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software such as RISA 3D, STAAD Pro, or equivalent
Basic foundation design experience using analysis and design software such as LPile, RISA Foundation, SP-Mats, etc.
Experience performing structural connection and miscellaneous calculations using MS Excel and or Mathcad
Written Communications, Drive for Results, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, and Building Effective Teams
Experience with the design of utility‑scale electrical substations, energy, renewables, or similar fields (plus but not required)
Structural design of electrical substation steel structures and their foundations
Provides business analytics and direction to leaders for informed decision making.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program in your home country or the country in which you are practicing.
Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search), in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment / Physical Demands
Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a hybrid work environment. Our hybrid approach allows employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices across the U.S. Some positions may be relocation eligible; speak to your recruiter if you have interest in relocation.
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
GMT: General Management
Job Grade
017
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