Black & Veatch

Electrical Project Engineer - Distribution

Black & Veatch$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program
  • 5-7 years of relevant work experience
  • Experience managing engineering design services for distribution line projects
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and standards (NESC, NEC)
  • P.E. license highly preferred
  • Strong communication skills for client engagement

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical distribution projects from design to execution
  • Serve as a technical expert and mentor for junior engineers
  • Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and quality across teams
  • Interface directly with clients to develop tailored solutions
  • Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple projects
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure quality compliance
  • Oversee multidisciplinary teams and coordinate project activities

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available
  • Flexible or hybrid work options after 90 days
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology projects
  • Engagement with clients in fast-growth sectors
  • Involvement in diverse engineering projects including substations and renewables integration
Full Job Description
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 116245

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

As an Electrical Distribution Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Lead and deliver electrical distribution projects (up to 34.5kV) from design through execution
  • Serve as a technical expert while guiding and mentoring junior engineers
  • Own project success by managing scope, budget, schedule, and quality across multi-discipline teams
  • Partner directly with clients to develop solutions, present designs, and drive project outcomes
  • Play a key role in shaping project strategy, improving processes, and supporting business growth

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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, 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.

Our specialized team provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas:
  • Substations
  • Renewables Integration
  • HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM
  • Data Centers Integration
  • BESS Integration


Key Responsibilities

Project Execution:
  • Prepare engineering deliverables for multiple projects
  • Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations
  • Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
  • Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project

Quality/Continuous Improvement:
  • Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program while performing internal Quality Assurance technical reviews
  • Provides guidance and direction to others from the same project and discipline
  • Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Client Focus:
  • Interface directly with clients, vendors and subcontractors
  • Identify key client interests and drivers for projects
  • Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
  • Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
  • Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision

Engineering Production:
  • Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables
  • Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
  • Provide technical leadership for Distribution Line projects
  • Drive solutions to achieve project goals

Management Responsibilities:
  • Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
  • Is responsible for one or more of the following: overseeing collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work; leading smaller production teams; and serving as the responsible charge for a project
  • Manage the work assignments and ensures quality from project team
  • Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work/resource planning meetings


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience managing engineering design services for overhead and underground distribution line projects for investor owned utilities in the United States
  • Experience in design of overhead and underground distribution projects (4kV-34.5kV)
  • Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients to grow relationships
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards including NESC and NEC
  • Working knowledge of interdisciplinary project coordination: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, real estate and land acquisition, and construction support
  • Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates
  • P.E. License highly preferred


Minimum Qualifications

  • 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 5 years 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

  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
  • Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication
  • Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
  • Travel to client sites as required


Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

016

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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