Electrical Engineer - Power Generation Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Black & Veatch
**Electrical Engineer - Power Generation**
Date: Sep 8, 2025
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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**Company :** Black & Veatch Corporation
**Req Id :** 110661
**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 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.
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 Power Generation Engineer** , you will have the opportunity to:
+ 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 #4 Overall in Top Design Firms in Power.** Here is some information on several projects and achievements!.
BV’s 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 BV’s 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.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies and procedures. Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate.
+ Continues developing and can independently apply knowledge. Complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
+ Prepares a variety of increasingly complex engineering deliverables. Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work. Prepares increasingly complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. May recognize, define and resolve problems within assigned area. May provide direction and guidance to others.
+ Assigns tasks to develop entry level professionals and interns. Coordinates with project leadership and other internal/external team members on less complex projects. Interacts as needed with other disciplines on details of design work.
+ Works to understand external client's interest and drivers through regular interaction and communication. Also focuses on needs of internal clients and project leadership. May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
+ Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.
+ As skills develop, may assist with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required. Actively mentors entry level professionals and interns.
**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
**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 1 year related work experience.
**Certifications**
**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.
**Competencies**
**Salary Plan**
ENG: Engineering
**Job Grade**
015
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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.
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