Electrical Project Engineer - Mission Critical; Federal Details | Family

Electrical Project Engineer - Mission Critical (Federal)

Date:
Feb 24, 2026

Location:

Arlington, VA, US;
Denver, CO, US;
Atlanta, GA, US;
Overland Park, KS, US;
Dallas, TX, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies (B&V Special Projects Corp.)

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Black & Veatch's Mission Critical Solution delivers highly reliable, resilient, and secure infrastructure for Federal DoD clients, supporting facilities where power continuity, system redundancy, and mission assurance are essential. We serve clients including USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, and other DoD agencies, delivering electrical and power systems for mission‑critical facilities such as command centers, data centers, operational facilities, and energy‑resilient installations.

Our primary areas of focus are:
Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Services, Defense Program, Design/Build, and Classified.

The Electrical Project Engineer is a fully competent professional engineer who functions as a technical specialist or project level contributor on Mission Critical projects. With minimal supervision, this professional may apply sound engineering judgment, independently execute most technical tasks, and support the delivery of medium complexity Federal and Mission Critical electrical systems while continuing to deepen subject matter expertise.

The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to one of the following:
Kansas City (Overland Park, KS); D.C. (Arlington, VA);
Denver (CO);
Atlanta (GA); or Dallas (TX).

• Independently perform electrical engineering assignments of medium to high complexity, applying advanced engineering principles and established Mission Critical design standards.
• Design and develop Mission Critical electrical systems, including:
• Low and medium voltage power distribution
• Standby power and generator systems
• UPS systems, grounding, and lightning protection
• Lighting systems
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, and studies for single discipline or moderately complex projects.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations, which may include:
• Load flow and short circuit analysis
• Generator sizing and reliability evaluations
• Arc flash and protective device coordination (with oversight as required)
• Review work prepared by Associate Engineers and provide technical guidance to support their development.

• Serve as a key electrical engineering contributor on Federal Mission Critical projects, supporting DoD clients such as USACE, NAVFAC, and AFCEC.
• Apply working knowledge of Federal design criteria, codes, and workflows, including Design Bid Build  and Construction Phase Services projects.
• Support resolution of RFIs, submittals, and field issues, coordinating with construction teams and other disciplines.
• Assist project leadership with technical scope definition, execution planning, and schedule coordination for electrical work.

• Independently apply and ensure compliance with…