Substation Automation Engineer - Grid Modernization

Black & Veatch

Substation Automation Engineer - Grid Modernization

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.

The Opportunity In this role, you may have the opportunity to:

Lead the transition of IEC 61850‑based digital and virtual substations from pilot to production, shaping real-world grid modernization outcomes.
Design and standardize secure, vendor‑agnostic substation automation architectures that improve resilience, flexibility, and scalability.
Serve as a technical leader and subject‑matter expert, influencing system architecture, best practices, and emerging standards.
Collaborate with utilities, technology partners, and industry groups (including vPAC Alliance) to help define the future of protection, automation, and control.

Candidates located near any Black & Veatch U.S. Regional Office may be considered, with preference for the following locations - Boston (MA), Chicago (IL), Denver (CO), Minneapolis (MN), Irvine (CA), or Walnut Creek (CA).

Key Responsibilities

IEC 61850 Engineering & Modeling
Substation Networking & Time Synchronization
Protection, Automation & SCADA Integration
Cybersecurity & System Hardening
Virtualization of Substation Functions
Industry Engagement & Technical Leadership
Project Delivery & Collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks for operational technology environments
Interest or participation in IEEE and IEC standards development
Experience deploying or supporting virtualized protection, automation, and control applications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Minimum of 5 years related work experience

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment
Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
Physical tasks during site visits

Salary Plan ENG: Engineering Job Grade 016

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