Associate BESS Structural Engineer

The Opportunity

This position is focused on the design of structures and foundations for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities, helping make the energy grid more resilient and accommodating of renewable energy sources.  This engineer will design a variety of structural systems, broaden their design experience, and collaborate with other disciplines, while delivering critical energy infrastructure projects to the community.  BVs broad portfolio of projects also provide the opportunity to participate in markets such as Data Centers, Substations, Power Generation, Water, to name a few.  BVs diverse markets service society and bring invaluable benefit to clients around the world.

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, battery energy storage, 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 BESS equipment and other energy infrastructure. 
• Support fast-paced EPC projects generating project-specific specifications and assisting with procurement process. 
• Work with structural technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications. 
• Assist with construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFI’s, and review of contractor submittals. 
• Coordinate work with other discipline engineers for project alignment. 
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external clients’ main interests and drivers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Structural Engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards 
• Basic structural steel design 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. 
• Basic experience performing structural connection and miscellaneous calculations using MS Excel and/or Mathcad 
• Written Communications, Drive for Results, Priority Setting, Planning, and Listening 
• The following experience would be a plus (but not required) based on the work anticipated from the client(s): 
• Experience with design in the energy sector, whether substations, power generation, renewables, or similar fields 
• Structural design of equipment structures and their respective foundations     

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a 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 of related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any 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 work approach allows our 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 located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of U.S. Office Locations (select United States). 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.