Associate Overhead Transmission Line Structural Engineer

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Benefits starting day one

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Overland Park is seeking an Associate Structural - Transmission Line Engineer. This role involves supporting global transmission projects, performing design engineering and analysis of transmission line work.

You will also collect and manage data, prepare engineering calculations, and develop recommendations for materials, all while focusing on quality and budget. A bachelor's degree in engineering and 1 year of related experience are required.

This position offers a hybrid work option and excellent benefits starting on day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support design engineering and analysis of transmission line work.
• Collect and assimilate data for engineering work.
• Develop recommendations for equipment and materials.

Skills

Design engineering

Data analysis

Client relations

Basic structural steel experience

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

MathCAD

3D analysis and design software

Job description

Overview

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards: Date: May 29, 2026
Location: Overland Park, KS, US; Orlando, FL, US; Phoenix, AZ, US; Ann Arbor, MI, US; Cary, NC, US; Tualatin, OR, US; Phoenix, AZ, US; Austin, TX, US; Houston, TX, US; Dallas, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id: 114707

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: No

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch? Black & Veatch enables you to contribute to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment supports work-life balance and career growth.

The Opportunity

As an Associate Structural - Transmission Line Engineer you will have the opportunity to:

• Support global transmission projects performing design engineering and analysis of transmission line work.
• Support large, extensive 345kV+ rebuild and greenfield projects, including technologies like HVDC and 765kV.
• Collect and assimilate data for engineering work. Perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards.
• Develop recommendations for equipment and materials. Understand and work within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements.
• May assist with guidance to engineering team members. Maintain positive client relations and effective communication with the project team. May assist with business development activities.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will align to projects supporting three market sectors—Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. Roles include Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists engaged on projects across the globe. You will contribute to building a world of difference through infrastructure growth while developing your own career. BV Operations provides mobility for your skills within a collaborative and innovative culture.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards:

• Continues to learn and remain current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black & Veatch policies and procedures
• Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate

Quality / Continuous Improvement:

• Continues developing knowledge and complies with Black & Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Engineering Production:

• Prepares and verifies less complex engineering deliverables
• Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work
• Prepares engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements

Project Coordination:

• Seeks supervisor or project leadership to share information and gain guidance with respect to details of design and interdisciplinary coordination
• Coordinates with others as assigned by supervisor or project leadership

Client Focus:

• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers
• May provide support to business development or pursuit activities

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) as applicable by law

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with utility-scale projects
• Experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, LPile, MFAD, Sag10 or Ultralite
• Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software
• Strong Excel or similar spreadsheets and MathCAD design templates skills
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to the discipline

Work Environment/Physical Demands

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

Salary Plan: ENG: Engineering

Job Grade: 015

EEO and Notice

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates comply with all EEO laws and regulations. Black & Veatch 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. Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay a placement fee. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

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