Project Manager - Power Generation

Date:
May 17, 2026

Location:

Chattanooga, TN;
Cary, NC;
Jacksonville, FL

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

• Opportunity Type:
  Staff
• Relocation eligible:
  No
• Full time/Part time:
  Full-Time
• Project Only Hire:
  No
• Visa Sponsorship Available:
  No

• Own and deliver large scale, complex services projects encompassing combined cycle, simple cycle, and plant expansion primarily for conventional generation.
• Provide technical support for client projects with design review services, design engineering services, development engineering support, feasibility studies, energy production estimates, cost estimates, construction support and testing & commissioning.
• Lead project teams and clients through the entire project lifecycle as an Owner’s Engineer, which may include construction and startup for combined cycle, simple cycle, combined heat and power, and some boiler applications. Projects may be greenfield, brownfield, or existing plant expansion projects.
• Lead business development efforts through proposal support, technical specification preparation, RFP support, and bid evaluation support.
• Oversee EPC contractors and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project success and well managed expectations.
• Serve as the primary Owner’s Engineer with assigned clients to assist in developing client relationships and identification of new project opportunities including pre-positioning for favorable consideration by the client.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and Engineering Managers, setting execution standards and best practices across projects.

• 15+ years of relevant industry experience including new simple cycle and combined cycle projects, Combined Heat and Power, and other Boiler applications.
• 9+ years of experience in Project Management with full responsibility for the outcome of the project.
• Demonstrated experience with the full spectrum of the project development, design, construction, and startup/commissioning lifecycle of large/complex projects.
• High level communication skills to better lead and serve client and community stakeholders for projects.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

PE, P.Eng or equivalent professional license preferred.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
• This role may require up to 25% travel to project and client sites.

PMT:
Project Management

019

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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