Black & Veatch

Senior Project Engineering Manager - Substation

Black & Veatch$162K — $271K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
  • 11 years of related work experience
  • P.E. License highly preferred
  • Strong understanding of project lifecycle and substation design
  • Good communication skills for client engagement
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles
  • Working knowledge of procurement and contract administration

Responsibilities

  • Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians
  • Manage diverse and challenging substation projects
  • Oversee project design quality, budget, and schedule
  • Identify and address client interests and concerns
  • Prepare engineering deliverables for complex projects
  • Develop and manage project budgets and schedules
  • Drive technical solutions to achieve project goals

Benefits

  • Relocation eligible
  • Hybrid or flexible work options after initial employment period
  • Ability to work with cutting-edge technology in power sector
  • Opportunity for professional growth with a top-ranked engineering firm
  • Supportive team environment focused on advanced manufacturing and technologies
Full Job Description
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 115329

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

As the Senior Substation Project Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians
  • Manage diverse and challenging projects across our portfolio of design services and EPC programs
  • Oversee design quality, budget, and schedule
  • Support client interaction, proposals, and business development


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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
  • Datacenters Integration
  • BESS Integration


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Key Responsibilities

Project Execution:
  • Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega 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
  • Establishes a workplan to be applied to a project

Client Interface:
  • Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex 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

Technical expertise:
  • Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
  • Provide technical leadership for complex Substation projects
  • Drive solutions to achieve project goals

Management Responsibilities:
  • Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
  • Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates


Preferred Qualifications

  • P.E. License highly preferred
  • Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services substation and switchyard projects for investor owned utilities in the United States
  • Experience in design of substation facilities with strong understanding of overall project lifecycle, layout design and optimization, relay protection & control, civil/structural designs, and technical knowledge of major equipment associated with substation facilities.
  • Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients to grow relationships
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
  • Working knowledge of procurement process and contract administration
  • Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates


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 11 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.


Certifications

Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit of such registration. Additional professional registration or licensure may be needed when practicing or on assignment in a different country. Exceptions may be approved by division management on a case by case basis.

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


Compensation Transparency

  • State of Colorado: 148,852-248,578
  • State of Illinois: 148,852-248,578
  • State of Minnesota: 142,086-237,279
  • State of California: $155,618 - $237,640
  • State of Massachusetts: $162,384 - $271,176


Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

017

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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