Project Engineering Manager - Underground Transmission Line

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As the Underground Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager
, you will have the opportunity to:

• 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

Black & Veatch is ranked #4 overall in Power by Engineering News‑Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team focuses on advanced manufacturing, data centers, and distributed infrastructure.

• 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 Technical Expertise
  • Lead large multi‑discipline teams to meet project deliverables
  • Provide technical leadership for complex Underground Transmission Line projects
  • Drive solutions to achieve project goals
  Management Responsibilities
  • Review lower‑level engineering work or assignments
  • Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates
  Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services underground transmission line projects for investor owned utilities in the United States
  • Experience in design of high voltage underground transmission lines with strong understanding of linear underground project lifecycle and equipment specification development
  • Experience developing plan and profile drawings
  • Working knowledge of CYMCAP and Pull‑Planner
  • 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 interdisciplinary project coordination: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, and construction support
  • Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates
  • P.E. License highly preferred
  Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program in the applicant’s home country or country of practice
  • 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
  Certification

  Most positions – depending on the nature of work performed – will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit of such registration.

  Work Environment / Physical Demands
  • 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 audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication
  • Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
  • Travel to client sites
  Compensation

  Annual compensation range: $ – $

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  Black & Veatch complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and does 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. For our EEO Policy Statement, please .