Extra High Voltage Overhead Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager Details | Black

Extra High Voltage Overhead Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager

Location:

Overland Park, KS;
Tualatin, OR;
Chattanooga, TN;
Atlanta, GA;
College Station, TX;
Phoenix, AZ;
Cary, NC;
Houston, TX;
Ann Arbor, MI;
Orlando, FL

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Date:
Mar 20, 2026

As the Extra High Voltage Overhead Transmission 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

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega 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
• Establish a workplan to be applied to a project

• 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

• Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
• Provide technical leadership for complex Overhead Transmission Line projects
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals

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

• Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services overhead transmission line projects for investor owned utilities in the United States
• Experience in design of high voltage overhead transmission lines with strong understanding of PLS-CADD, line routing, structural loading design, foundation design, and overall project lifecycle
• 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, real estate and land acquisition, 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 either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations)

Most positions – depending on the nature of work – will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit of such registration. Additional professional registration or licensure may be needed when practicing or on assignment in a different country. Exceptions may be approved by division management on a case-by‑case basis.

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

We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows balancing work and personal life. A flexible work schedule, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time. Additional benefits: company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑tax accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.

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

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.