Engineering Project Manager - BESS

Date:
Aug 31, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Orlando, FL, US Houston, TX, US Dallas, TX, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Cary, NC, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Jacksonville, FL, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req  : 116776

Job Title : Sr. Project Engineering Manager - BESS

Location : KCP, RGANAR, RGDALL, RGGREENWD, RGHOUSTON3, RGJCKSNVL, RGORLA, RGRALH

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

Department: BVCOR BV OPS EDS DESIGN/ENGR M

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

As the Solar + BESS Services Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Leada 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. The assignments are varied and will include engineering, construction support, and Engineer Procure & Construct (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.

Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Industrial & Governments - Integrated Facilities Sector has specialized capabilities focused on the latest needs for clients in a fast-growth technology-led arena of advanced manufacturing, and generative AI computing including gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge technology and work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations.

Our specialized team provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas:

• Substations
• Solar Services, Engineering, Procurement and Construction
• BESS Services, Engineering, Procurement and Construction

Commercial | Black & Veatch

• 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 Solar + BESS projects
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals
• Management Responsibilities:
• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
• Responsible for cost to budget performance of engineering design services.

• P.E. License highly preferred
• Working knowledge of testing and commissioning plans and procedures
• 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
• Knowledge of project development/siting/studies/permitting, feasibility studies, conceptual design, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), energy production estimates.
• Intermediate knowledge of Power Purchase Agreement content and the 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…