Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical; Federal Details | Family

Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Federal)

Date:
Feb 25, 2026

Location:

Arlington, VA, US;
Denver, CO, US;
Dallas, TX, US;
Overland Park, KS, US;
Atlanta, GA, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies; B&V Special Projects Corp.

Req

Opportunity Type:
Staff

Relocation eligible:
No

Full time/Part time:
Full-Time

Project Only Hire:
No

Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

The Senior Electrical Engineer is an experienced technical specialist and project level leader who independently executes and oversees electrical engineering work on medium to high complexity Mission Critical projects.

The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to one of the following:
Kansas City (Overland Park, KS); D.C. (Arlington, VA);
Denver (CO);
Atlanta (GA); or Dallas (TX).

• Independently perform and lead electrical engineering work of medium to high complexity, applying advanced engineering principles, Mission Critical standards, and Federal design criteria.
• Design, analyze, and oversee Mission Critical electrical systems, including:
  • Low and medium voltage power distribution
  • Standby and prime power generation systems
  • UPS systems, grounding, and lightning protection
  • Lighting systems
  • Power system reliability and redundancy strategies
• Prepare, review, and approve complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, and technical studies.
• Perform and/or oversee advanced electrical analyses, which may include:
  • Load flow, short circuit, and voltage drop analysis
  • Protective device coordination and arc flash studies
  • Generator sizing, system reliability, and resiliency evaluations
• Provide technical review and quality oversight of work produced by Staff and Associate Engineers.

• Serve as a technical lead or discipline lead for electrical scope on Federal Mission Critical projects supporting clients such as USACE, NAVFAC, and AFCEC.
• Apply strong working knowledge of Federal workflows, codes, and standards, including Design Bid Build  and Construction Phase Services.
• Lead or significantly support resolution of RFIs, submittals, field issues, and constructability challenges.
• Coordinate electrical scope with other disciplines, construction partners, and client stakeholders.
• Assist project leadership with defining technical scope, execution strategies, schedules, and risk mitigation approaches.

• Ensure compliance with the Black & Veatch Quality Program and applicable Federal quality requirements for assigned projects.
• Manage assigned electrical engineering scope to meet budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve technical risks within the electrical discipline; elevate issues as appropriate.
• Support continuous improvement, lessons learned capture, and technical standardization efforts.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Associate and Staff Engineers, supporting their professional development.
• Share Mission Critical expertise, Federal lessons learned, and best practices across project teams.
• Participate in Mission Critical solution discipline initiatives, including:
  • Standards and guidance development
  • Technical training and knowledge sharing efforts
  • Culture and teambuilding activities
• May support business development and pursuit activities through technical input and proposal support.

• U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience delivering mission critical facilities, power reliability projects, or Federal/DoD infrastructure.
• Proven experience with:
  • Specifications development
  • Review and resolution of RFIs and submittals
  • Grounding, lightning protection, and power system studies
• Proficiency with engineering tools such as:
  • Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam
  • Electrical analysis software (e.g., ETAP, SKM)
• Experience or specialization in Mission Critical differentiators such as microgrids, controls, communications, secure facilities, or energy resilience.

• Advanced technical judgment and problem solving ability.
• Ability to lead discipline level execution with minimal oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client facing interactions.
• Effective collaborator and mentor within multidisciplinary, Federal project teams.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program in the home country or country of practice.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (e.g., background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).
• This position requires U.S. citizenship.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments. Professional office environment with potential for limited site visits to…