Project Engineering Manager - Underground Transmission Line

Locations:
Bloomington, MN;
Chicago, IL;
Burlington, MA;
Irvine, CA;
Denver, CO

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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.

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.

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Black & Veatch is a 100‑year-old, employee‑owned company dedicated to sustainable infrastructure. With expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, we build a world of difference.

As the Underground Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead a multi‑discipline team of engineers and technicians
• Manage diverse and challenging projects across our portfolio of design services and EPC programs
• Oversee design quality, budget, and schedule
• Support client interaction, proposals, and business development

Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News‑Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team focuses on advanced manufacturing, data centers, and distributed infrastructure.

We provide complete engineering, procurement, and construction services, including:

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large 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

Client Interface:

• Identify 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‑discipline teams to meet project deliverables
• Provide technical leadership for complex Underground Transmission Line projects
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals

Management Responsibilities:

• Reviews lower‑level engineering work or assignments
• Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates

• Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services underground transmission line projects for investor‑owned utilities in the United States
• Experience in design of high‑voltage underground transmission lines with strong understanding of linear underground project lifecycle and equipment specification development
• Experience developing plan and profile drawings
• Working knowledge of CYMCAP and Pull‑Planner
• Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients to grow relationships
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
• Working knowledge of interdisciplinary project coordination: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, and construction support
• Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates
• P.E. License highly preferred

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program in the applicant’s country of practice
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

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