Electrical Project Engineer - Distribution

About the role

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will lead and deliver electrical distribution projects (up to 34.5kV) from design through execution. You will serve as a technical expert while guiding and mentoring junior engineers, managing scope, budget, schedule, and quality across multi-discipline teams. You will partner directly with clients to develop solutions, present designs, and drive project outcomes. You will play a key role in shaping project strategy, improving processes, and supporting business growth.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Consistently and independently apply knowledge and comply with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
• Support continuous improvement and change management efforts
• 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
• 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
• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
• Manages the work assignments and ensures quality from project team
• Actively participates in management, project scheduling, and work/resource planning meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental and vision insurances, disability, and a robust wellness program
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time
• Vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, and a performance-based bonus program
• Company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, and tuition reimbursement
• A variety of additional benefits including an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, and a performance-based bonus program

Schedule

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Pay

Salary Plan