Sr. Project Engineering Manager - Data Centers Building Design

Overview

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req  : 113460

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning.

You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity The Black & Veatch Data Centers business has a need for a Sr. Project Engineering Manager with experience leading engineering design activities for large data center projects. As the Sr. Project Engineering Manager
, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead large multi-discipline design teams including civil, architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecom, security, and BIM while serving as technical specialist on Data Center projects.
• Develop and apply advanced techniques, concepts and approaches to complex architectural and engineering problems under general direction.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership over the design team on projects of medium to high complexity.
• Be responsible for developing, validating, and presenting technical deliverables.
• Interact in a client-facing/business development role.
• Build business relationships with clients to understand needs for scope and drivers

Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Industrial & Governments - Integrated Facilities Sector 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

Technology & Data Centers | Black & Veatch

Project Execution:

• Prepare complex architectural and engineering deliverables for multiple or large-scale data center projects including but not limited to schematic design, detailed design, permitting submission, and construction issue documents.
• Conduct complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.

Client Interface:

• Understand 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-disciplined teams to meet project deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership for complex data center and commercial projects.
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals.
• Provides guidance and direction on department design guides,…