Electrical Project Engineer - Mission Critical; Federal Details | Family

Overview

The Electrical Project Engineer – Mission Critical (Federal) supports DoD and federal mission critical facilities, delivering reliable electrical systems with a focus on power continuity, system redundancy, and mission assurance. Roles may be located in multiple U.S. locations as described by project needs.

• Engineering & Technical Execution

  • Independently perform electrical engineering assignments of medium to high complexity, applying advanced engineering principles and established Mission Critical design standards.

  • Design and develop Mission Critical electrical systems, including low and medium voltage power distribution, standby power and generator systems, UPS systems, grounding, lightning protection, and lighting.

  • Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, and studies for single discipline or moderately complex projects.

  • Perform detailed engineering calculations, including load flow and short circuit analysis, generator sizing and reliability evaluations, arc flash and protective device coordination (with oversight as required).

  • Review work prepared by Associate Engineers and provide technical guidance to support their development.

• Mission Critical & Federal Project Delivery

  • Serve as a key electrical engineering contributor on Federal Mission Critical projects, supporting DoD clients such as USACE, NAVFAC, and AFCEC.

  • Apply working knowledge of Federal design criteria, codes, and workflows, including Design-Bid-Build and Construction Phase Services projects.

  • Support resolution of RFIs, submittals, and field issues, coordinating with construction teams and other disciplines.

  • Assist project leadership with technical scope definition, execution planning, and schedule coordination for electrical work.

• Quality, Schedule & Risk Management

  • Independently apply and ensure compliance with the Black & Veatch Quality Program for assigned work.

  • Manage assigned electrical engineering scope to meet budget, schedule, and quality expectations.

  • Identify and help resolve technical issues within the electrical discipline, escalating complex risks as appropriate.

• Collaboration, Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing

  • Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and internal stakeholders.

  • Provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to Associate Engineers and interns.

  • Share knowledge related to Mission Critical systems, Federal standards, and lessons learned.

  • Participate in Mission Critical solution discipline initiatives, including training, standards development, and teambuilding activities.

• Preferred Qualifications

  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) / Engineering-in-Training Certification.

  • U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) License
    , or actively in progress of licensure.

  • Demonstrated experience with mission critical facilities, power reliability, or Federal/DoD infrastructure.

  • Working knowledge of specifications development, RFIs and submittals review, grounding and lightning protection systems.

  • Experience with engineering tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and electrical analysis software (e.g., ETAP, SKM).

  • Exposure to Mission Critical differentiators such as microgrids, controls, communications, or secure facilities.

• Professional & Technical Competencies

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills.

  • Sound engineering judgment and problem solving ability.

  • Effective collaborator in multidisciplinary, Federal project environments.

• Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program.

  • Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

  • Pre-employment onboarding requirements may include criminal/civil background checks, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws.

  • U.S. citizenship is a requirement for project work with the U.S. Federal Government.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days. Professional office environment with potential for limited site visits to Federal and mission critical facilities.

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s). Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

• State of Colorado: 120,

• State of Virginia: 131,

• State of Minnesota: 114,

Salary Plan

ENG:
Engineering

Job Grade

016