Electrical Project Engineer - Distribution
About the role
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
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
- Ensures 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
- 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
- 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
- Manages the work assignments and ensures quality from project team
- Actively participates in management, project scheduling, and work/resource planning meetings
Requirements
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
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.
- Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
Skills
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
Benefits
Salary Plan REG: Registered Engineering Job Grade 016
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