Senior Project Engineering Manager - Substation

Senior Project Engineering Manager - Substation

Location:

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

Opportunity:
Staff.

As the Senior Substation 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

• Lead large multi‑discipline teams to meet project deliverables
• Provide technical leadership for complex substation projects
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals and maintain project schedules
• Review lower‑level engineering work and assignments
• Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of subordinates
• 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

• P.E. license highly preferred
• Experience managing EPC or design‑services substation and switchyard projects for investor‑owned utilities in the United States
• Experience in substation design with strong understanding of project lifecycle, layout design, relay protection and control, civil/structural designs, and major equipment
• Strong communication skills and interest in engaging with clients to grow relationships
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
• Knowledge of procurement process and contract administration
• Knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program in the United States or the country where the professional practices
• Minimum of 11 years of related work experience
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements such as background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search

Professional registration or licensure in the designated home office country is typically required, or active pursuit of such registration.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, based on manager discretion and job performance
• Ability to use audio/videoconferencing tools for internal and external communication
• Prolonged sitting, standing, and computer use
• Travel to client sites as required

Black & Veatch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.