Project Engineering Manager - Substation Details | Family of Companies

Project Engineering Manager - Substation

Date:
Jul 7, 2026

Location:

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

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

• 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.

• 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 substation projects.
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals.

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

• 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 design of substation facilities with strong understanding of overall project lifecycle, layout design and optimization, relay protection & control, civil/structural design, and technical knowledge of major equipment associated with substation facilities.
• 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 procurement process and contract administration.
• Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program in the country of practice.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• All applicants must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search) if selected.

Professional registration or licensure in the designated home office country is typically required; active pursuit of such registration is acceptable. Exceptions may be approved on a case‑by‑case basis.

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

ENG:
Engineering

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Competitive compensation, 401(k) match, health, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, wellness program, paid vacation and holiday time, sick leave, dependent sick time, company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and B&V Credit Union.

Black & Veatch complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. We do 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.