Project Manager - Underground Transmission

The Opportunity

The Project Manager for Underground Transmission Lines will function in a project manager capacity. You will own the bottom‑line for projects encompassing HV, underground, and overhead transmission lines. There is also potential to own projects in substation, distribution, private networks, and BESS.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Execute projects that have substantial impact within various communities
• Own a diversity of projects within the electric grid space, including both innovative and proven technologies

Please note:
This role has 25% travel to project sites.

Black & Veatch’s Technology, Commercial & Industrial is a specialized group of capabilities focused on the latest needs for clients in a fast‑growth technology‑led arena of advanced manufacturing, generative AI computing, 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.

• Actively promote the safety culture.
• Respond to RFPs and prepare proposals for services and/or EPC work.
• Lead project team in conceptual design and procurement phases of substation projects.
• Manage schedule, budget, and scope of services and/or EPC projects.
• Interface between the client, external stakeholders, and internal stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Work in both a corporate and field environment.

Act as a project manager, including management of a project team, which may vary by project.

• 7+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience with overhead and/or underground transmission line projects
• Experience in multiple phases of project execution
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant degree
• PE, P.Eng or equivalent professional license

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search, as applicable)

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

PMT:
Project Management

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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability coverage; and a robust wellness program. We offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include a company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, a voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.

Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP‑owned company. As employee‑owners, our professionals are empowered to drive personal growth and the company’s long‑term achievements – and they share in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership.

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