Solar + BESS Project Engineering Lead

Date:
Apr 27, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US;
Ann Arbor, MI, US;
Cary, NC, US;
Jacksonville, FL, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies / Black & Veatch Corporation

Req

Job Title:

Project Engineering Manager

Location:

KCP, RGANAR, RGJCKSNVL, RGRALH

Business Unit Sector: COR-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS

Department: BVCOR BV OPS EDS DESIGN/ENGR M

Opportunity Type:
Staff

Relocation eligible:
No

Full time/Part time:
Full-Time

Project Only Hire:
No

Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

Recruiter:
Enrique Tovar

As the Solar + BESS Project Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead a multi‑discipline team of engineers and technicians to produce deliverables on diverse and challenging Solar + BESS projects.
• Manage project execution of engineering design, material, equipment, and construction specification development for various Solar + BESS projects, including engineering, procurement, construction support, and EPC projects.
• Manage budgeting, scheduling, and correspondence with Clients and project management in support of a project.
• Support business development, client interactions, project execution, and proposals.

• 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.
• Provide proposal support engineering responsibilities.

• 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.

• Develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems.
• Lead large multi‑discipline teams to meet project deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership for complex Solar + BESS projects.
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals.

• Review lower‑level engineering work or assignments.
• Responsible for managing quality, schedule and budget.
• Mentorship of engineering professionals.

• P.E. License preferred.
• Working knowledge of civil and electrical engineering related to Solar and BESS solutions.
• Understanding Solar and BESS processes from proposal development through construction, completion, integration and commissioning.
• 5+ years of experience in design of solar PV and/or BESS facilities with strong understanding of layout optimization and technical knowledge of major equipment associated with solar PV and BESS facilities.
• Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients to grow relationships.
• Intermediate knowledge of project development/siting/studies/permitting, feasibility studies, conceptual design, FEED, energy production estimate.
• Intermediate knowledge of Power Purchase Agreement content and its impacts on project siting, permitting, design, schedule, cost, commissioning, and O&M.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.
• Intermediate knowledge of civil/structural and electrical/controls.
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
• Working knowledge of procurement & contract administration.
• Working knowledge of the proposal process.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the home country or the country of practice.
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include background checks, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

• 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…