Electrical Project Engineer - Data Centers Details | Family of Companies

Electrical Project Engineer - Data Centers

Date:
Nov 21, 2025

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US;
Canonsburg, PA, US;
Atlanta, GA, US;
Phoenix, AZ, US;
Dallas, TX, US;
Cary, NC, US;
Charlotte, NC, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Opportunity Type:
Staff

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time

Project Only Hire:
No

Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, 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 one.

Black & Veatch’s Technology, Commercial & Industrial group focuses on advanced manufacturing, generative AI computing, gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. You will work on cutting‑edge technology with a fast‑moving team.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Function as a technical specialist or in a Project Lead role.
• Lead delivery of design‑only, design‑build, and construction‑only projects in Electrical Engineering deliverables for Data Centers projects.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise in Data Center design.
• Offer technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff during detailed design.
• Collaborate with a network of engineers experienced in Data Center projects.
• Build business relationships with clients to understand needs and drivers.
• Coordinate with local electrical utilities on project technical needs.
• Review supplier submittals.
• Continuously learn and develop technical expertise in the specialty area.

This role will support projects primarily in North America. Candidates may be located near any Black & Veatch U.S. Regional Office.

• Develop and provide guidance on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and BV policies.
• Apply and ensure compliance with BV quality program, supporting continuous improvement and change management.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects, including research, material selection, calculations, budget, schedule and quality management.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Identify and communicate client interests and drivers, and develop approaches to address them.
• Provide consultation and guidance to project teams, design projects of moderate scope, and mentor lower‑level professionals.
• Assist with performance management, mentoring, and succession planning.
• May manage engineering resources for small groups and perform administrative duties such as approving timesheets and expense reports.

Individual Contributor

• Proficient in AutoCAD/Revit/BIM and willing to engage in diverse responsibilities.
• Problem‑solving skills and ability to handle ambiguous scopes on a fast‑paced schedule.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Previous experience in Data Centers and/or Data Center Facility Design.
• Understanding of design risk factors for redundancy and resiliency.
• Knowledge of design differences in hyper‑scale, edge, and colocation data centers.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and creating complex families in Autodesk Revit.
• Familiarity with Data Center tier rating systems.
• Experience with BIM 360, Navisworks, Revit work sets, view templates and project phasing.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and deliver results on deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience analyzing data and metrics to challenge assumptions.
• Use of AutoCAD/Revit/BIM and engineering study software for engineering tasks.
• Strong professional communication skills for client interactions.
• Leadership ability to manage project schedules, budgets and staffing.
• Support business development, including scope‑of‑work development and site visits.
• Desire to train and develop early career or inexperienced…