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Project Engineering Manager - Overhead Transmission Line

Black & Veatch

The Role

Overview

Lead multi-discipline engineering team for overhead transmission line projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • engineering calculations
  • design oversight
  • budget management
  • schedule management
  • technical leadership
  • client interaction

Tasks

-Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables -Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians -Travel to client sites -Oversee design quality, budget, and schedule -Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects -Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations -Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments -Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates -Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision -Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions -Provide support for business development or pursuit activities -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 -Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects -Support client interaction, proposals, and business development -Manage diverse and challenging projects across our portfolio of design services and EPC programs -Provide technical leadership for complex Overhead Transmission Line projects -Drive solutions to achieve project goals

Requirements

  • bachelors
  • pe license
  • epc
  • pls-cadd
  • video conferencing
  • estimating

What You Bring

-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 -Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services overhead transmission line projects for investor owned utilities in the United States -Working knowledge of interdisciplinary project coordination: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, real estate and land acquisition, and construction support -P.E. License highly preferred -Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time -Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards -Datacenters Integration -Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication -Experience in design of high voltage overhead transmission lines with strong understanding of PLS-CADD, line routing, structural loading design, foundation design, and overall project lifecycle -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. -Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients to grow relationships -Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates

Benefits

-Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

The Company

About Black & Veatch

-Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors. -The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities. -It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations. -Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

Sector Specialisms

Power Delivery

Fuels

Power Generation

Water Solutions

Communications

Renewable Energy

Smart Grids

Digital Infrastructure

Environmental

Air Quality

Water Quality

Natural Capital

Climate Change

Infrastructure

Engineering

Procurement

Construction Management

Consulting

Project Management

Asset Modernization

Decommissioning

Levees and Flood Control

Pump Stations

Right-of-Way and Permitting

Remediation and Resiliency Projects

Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship is not available.

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search are required.