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Staff Electrical Engineer

Location:

Arlington, VA, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Houston, TX, US Dallas, TX, US Phoenix, AZ, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Tualatin, OR, US Overland Park, KS, US Cary, NC, US Bloomington, MN, US Orlando, FL, US Atlanta, GA, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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The Staff Engineer (Grade 16) is a fully competent professional engineer who functions as a technical specialist or project level contributor on Mission Critical projects. With minimal supervision, the Staff Engineer applies sound engineering judgment, independently executes most technical tasks, and supports the delivery of medium complexity Federal and Mission Critical electrical systems while continuing to deepen subject matter expertise.

Black & Veatch's Mission Critical Solution delivers highly reliable, resilient, and secure infrastructure for Federal DoD clients, supporting facilities where power continuity, system redundancy, and mission assurance are essential. We serve clients including USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, and other DoD agencies, delivering electrical and power systems for mission-critical facilities such as command centers, data centers, operational facilities, and energy-resilient installations. Our primary areas of focus are:
Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Services, Defense Program, Design/Build, and Classified.

• 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, and lightning protection
• Lighting systems
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, and studies for single discipline or moderately complex projects.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations, which may include:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 team‑building activities.

• 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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

• FE / EIT certification; PE license preferred or actively in progress.
• Demonstrated experience with mission critical facilities, power reliability, or Federal/DoD infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of:
• Specifications development
• Review and resolution of RFIs and…