Electrical Engineer - Industrial Water

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 126,423 - 211,134; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Flexible work schedules

401k plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer located in or willing to relocate to major U.S. markets.

The role focuses on leading electrical design for industrial water projects, including data centers, mining, food and beverage, and life sciences facilities. You will mentor engineers, coordinate with utilities, and guide design teams across EPC, FEL/FEED, and related delivery models.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related work experience in industrial water electrical design.
• Experience developing execution processes, standards, and training.
• Client-facing and business development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for industrial water projects including data centers and manufacturing facilities.
• Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations.
• Coordinate with utilities and suppliers for project needs.
• Mentor staff and collaborate with remote design teams.
• Support startup and testing of major electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Location: Overland Park, KS, US; Dallas, TX, US; Chicago, IL, US; Phoenix, AZ, US; Greenwood Village, CO, US; Cary, NC, US; Houston, TX, US.

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

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.

Opportunity Type

Staff

Relocation eligible

Yes

Full time/Part time

Full‑Time

Project Only Hire

No

Visa Sponsorship Available

No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead Electrical design for industrial water/wastewater projects, which includes Data Centers, Semiconductor, Mining, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Power, Oil & Gas industries.
• Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate initiative and leadership, demonstrate an ability to mentor and coach others, and have the judgment and confidence to work independently with clients and colleagues in a fast‑paced environment.
• Dynamic/adaptable/flexible candidate that understands alternative delivery models such as EPC, FEL/FEED, Design‑Build, and Services.
• Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff that are supporting project detailed design.
• Serve as technical expert in electrical power distribution and miscellaneous plant electrical systems for client consultations.
• Support business development related to enhanced Electrical services.
• Build business relationships with clients to understand needs and drivers.
• Construction inspection and resolution of electrical construction issues.
• Coordination with local electrical utilities on project technical needs.
• Review of supplier submittals.
• Act as a liaison between the design team, client and remote design teams for electrical design.
• Startup and testing of major electrical equipment.
• Continuous learning and development of technical expertise/specialty area.

The ideal candidate is located in or willing to relocate to Kansas City, Phoenix, Raleigh, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, or Houston Metropolitan areas.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our Industrial Water business. BV’s Industrial Water business works to provide innovative solutions and integrated planning, design and construction support for mission‑critical facilities, as well as threat reduction and environmental services support worldwide. By joining our business, you will be able to provide water treatment infrastructure that is the lifeblood of industrial processes for community benefit.

This team partners with our customers to align their people, processes, and technologies in the face of industry transformation. We help our customers leverage our industry‑leading solutions and expertise to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk no matter where the water industry goes next. This team is ranked in the top 10 by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply and Sewer Waste and other water‑related rankings.

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer’s license in a US jurisdiction and can obtain reciprocity in any US state.
• 5‑8 years in industrial water electrical design, planning and construction services
• Experience with developing execution processes, standards, and training
• Consulting and Industrial Water/Wastewater experience preferred
• Experience in medium and low voltage power distribution equipment, including variable frequency drives and standby diesel generators
• Experience in a client‑facing/business development role
• Power system analysis experience in SKM, ETAP, or other analysis software a plus

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work
• 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.
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

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.

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

• State of Colorado: $126,423 - $211,134
• State of Illinois: $126,423 - $211,134

Job Grade

016

Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at [phone] or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work‑life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.
• We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP‑owned company. As employee‑owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long‑term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
• By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (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 be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

Job Segment: Construction, Wastewater, Water Treatment, Electrical, Industrial Engineer, Engineering