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Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies

United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Aug 2026

💰 $201,080/yr($120,406/yr – $201,080/yr)

About the role

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 : 116471

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking a Power System Studies Engineer with 5-10 years’ experience to join our Power System Studies team. The ideal candidate has significant working experience and knowledge of Transmission System design concepts & analyses such as Transmission Interconnection Studies, Reactive Power Compensation, Short Circuit (Fault) Analysis, Circuit Breaker Rating Analysis, System Stability Studies, Insulation Coordination, Lightning Protection, Electromagnetic Field Studies, Electromagnetic Transient Studies (EMT) and system modeling software for the same.

We are recruiting for multiple office locations! Please refer to our BV Job Posting for a full list of eligible locations.

Preferred Qualifications

5-10 years of experience in performing Transmission and System Analysis Studies.
Previous working experience with Transmission System design concepts, analyses, calculations, et cetera.
5 years of experience performing studies such as Transmission Interconnection Studies, Reactive Power Compensation, Short Circuit (Fault) Analysis, Circuit Breaker Rating Analysis, System Stability Studies, Insulation Coordination, Lightning Protection, Electromagnetic Field Studies, Electromagnetic Transient Studies (EMT), Electromagnetic Fields Studies (EMF), et cetera.
5 years of significant experience utilizing one of the below system modeling software programs and knowledge with others that are listed:
- PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, TARA, TSAT, PSAT, et cetera.
Working experience performing various power system studies which are performed in support of Transmission system design (TRV, TOV, Insulation Coordination, et cetera).
Knowledge and working experience with NERC standards such as TPL, MOD, and PRC.
Knowledge and working experience with NERC reliability regions such us PJM, ERCOT, MISO.
Knowledge and working experience with analytics and scripting (Python, et cetera).
Proven ability to independently develop written communication and to facilitate coordination with team members and clients.
Proven ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Proven ability to lead small projects including management of project schedules, budgets, and staffing.
Significant experience supporting proposal development including scope of work, level of work, engineering estimates, schedule.
Strong leaderships skills, with desire to train and develop early career and/or inexperienced professionals.
Significant experience functioning in a QA/QC capacity.
Professional Engineer (PE) License.