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Senior Substation Automation Engineer - Grid Modernization (IEC 61850) Job Details | Black & Veatch
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An Automation Engineer develops and implements testing strategies and toolsets with the goal of increasing process automation. Establishes appropriate measures to validate and report on software quality. Designs and implements test automation to improve system reliability and stability. Designs and supports frameworks for test infrastructure. Provides automation expertise and mentoring.
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Job Description
Senior Substation Automation Engineer - Grid Modernization ( IEC 61850)
Date:
Aug 31, 2026
Location:
Irvine, CA, US Burlington, MA, US Tualatin, OR, US Phoenix, AZ, US Bloomington, MN, US Orlando, FL, US Chicago, IL, US Houston, TX, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Cary, NC, US Overland Park, KS, US Dallas, TX, US Walnut Creek, CA, US Chattanooga, TN, US Greenwood Village, CO, 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 :
116806
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 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 res To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account