at Black & Veatch in Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Job Description
Senior Substation Designer
Date: Mar 22, 2026
Location:
Wilmington, DE, US Bloomington, MN, US
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.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 111169
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
Black and 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 and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and 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
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Function in a senior level engineering technician capacity with minimal supervision. This candidate will perform advanced functions requiring knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards, and document control processes/procedures in support of creating and modifying deliverables. They may provide technical guidance and direction to other engineering professionals including delegation of work assignments. The ideal candidate will have 3D modeling experience.
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
The Team
As part of BV, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors. As Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Standards:
+ Pro-activate provides guidance and direction by utilizing knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
+ Reviews project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables
Quality / Continuous Improvement:
+ Promotes quality within project/group/section
+ Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency
+ Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project
+ Responsible for drawing control and historical records, utilizing the appropriate method, as established by the project
+ Demonstrates personal accuracy and drives continual improvement and change management efforts
Engineering Production:
+ Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables
+ Applies judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation
+ Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals
+ Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records
+ Uses advanced applications (e g , modeling and design software) in performance of work provided
+ May review the deliverables of others
+ May define work assignments and maintain schedules
+ May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise
Project Coordination:
+ Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development
+ May support field activities
+ May communicate project design requirements, progress and schedules
Client Focus:
+ Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances
+ May communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
+ May assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities
+ Identify training and development needs for personnel they supervise
+ May be recognized for expertise in one or more areas
People Management – (supervision – career development – developing professionals, mentoring):
+ Typically assists with functions including performance management process, recognition, and corrective actions
+ May participate in career planning and learning and development
+ Supervises engineering technicians, including mentoring, instructing, delegation of work and providing feedback
Resource Management – (staffing):
+ May assist in monitoring staffing levels and available skill sets for project(s)
+ Assists in identifying resource application needs and process requirements
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
Typically a minimum of 8-11 years related work experience
Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
Learning on the Fly
Problem Solving
Perseverance
Patience
Time Management
Drive for Results
Self Development
Listening
Informing
Preferred Technical Skills:
Ability to use the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments.Include but not limited to CADD, other electronic applications, information modeling and document storage systems.
Advanced experience with AutoCAD Electrical (SDS) or Inventor (SDS).
Advanced experience with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and/or GIS).
Intermediate knowledge of schematics, wiring, and panel fronts.
Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and B&V policies and procedures.
Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends.
Advanced knowledge of other disciplines.
Basic knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles.
Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline.
Basic knowledge of procurement & contract administration.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience
Certifications
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Competencies
Salary Plan
ENT: Engineering Technician
Job Grade
016
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