Electrical Engineer, Water & Wastewater — Lead Projects

Black & Veatch

Cary (NC)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership
Flexible work schedules
Health, dental, vision insurance
401k plan
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Black & Veatch is hiring an Electrical Engineer for Water/Wastewater in an employee-owned setting. You will lead electrical design efforts, guide project teams, and collaborate with clients on standards and expectations while supporting business development.

The role emphasizes technical leadership in distribution systems, startup/testing, and coordination with utilities, with hybrid work options after onboarding.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years in electrical design, planning and construction services.
  • Water/Wastewater experience preferred; consulting background is a plus.
  • Active engineering registration or licensure to support EOR requirements.
  • Experience with medium/low voltage power distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop solutions for complex engineering problems for existing client facilities.
  • Lead projects with schedules, budgets, and staffing on Water Solution team.
  • Provide technical guidance on client standards to engineering staff.
  • Serve as technical expert in electrical power distribution and plant systems.
  • Support business development related to enhanced electrical services.
  • Coordinate with local utilities and review supplier submittals.
  • Startup and testing of major electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical design
Water/Wastewater
Client-facing
Power distribution
BD / business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SKM
ETAP

Job description

Black & Veatch is hiring an Electrical Engineer for Water/Wastewater in an employee-owned setting. You will lead electrical design efforts, guide project teams, and collaborate with clients on standards and expectations while supporting business development.

The role emphasizes technical leadership in distribution systems, startup/testing, and coordination with utilities, with hybrid work options after onboarding.

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