Engineer Manager 5 - Underground Transmission, Black & Veatch Corporation, Overland Park, KS

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Engineer Manager to lead underground transmission projects. This role involves providing engineering services, managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets, while mentoring junior engineers. The company values employee ownership and fosters a collaborative work environment, offering flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team dedicated to solving complex challenges and making a significant impact in sustainable infrastructure. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a role that empowers your growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Vacation

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Performance-Based Bonus

Health Care Benefits

Employee Ownership

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in utility engineering and construction.
• Expertise in managing project budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services for high voltage underground transmission line projects.
• Mentor and guide peers and entry-level engineers.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Utility Engineering Standards

Project Management

Client Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NEC Standards

NESC Standards

IEEE Standards

ANSI Standards

Job description

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Engineer Manager 5 - Underground Transmission, Black & Veatch Corporation, Overland Park, KS

Date: Apr 23, 2025

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type : Staff

Project Only Hire : No

Duties

Provide engineering services and management solutions for utility scale engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) high voltage (HV) underground transmission line projects. Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Support the Project Manager in execution of project scope, schedule, and budget. Support the Project Manager in proposal development. Provide mentorship and guidance to peers and entry-level engineers with moderately complex projects. Review lower-level engineering work or assignments. Oversee development of plan and profile drawings, duct bank cross sections, manhole drawings, riser structure drawings, trenchless drawings as applicable. Oversee development of complex engineering calculations/studies including cable ampacity calculations, cable pulling calculations, and impedance calculations. Develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Review shop drawings, vendor quotes and perform bid evaluations. Plan and conduct quality checks on all project deliverables. Manage and adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Actively manages project changes directly with the Client and in coordination with the Project Manager. Lead medium to large design teams consisting of engineers, designers, and technicians. Assist with identification of key client interests and drivers. Supervise Project Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Civil/Structural Engineers, and Technicians. No hire / fire authority. Applicants for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H-1B visa, TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Requirements

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related and 8 years of related experience. Must have experience with utility engineering and construction standards and processes. Must have experience with utility procurement and contract administration practices. Must have experience working as an electrical engineer within the standards established in the NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI codes and standards. Related experience must include managing project budgets, schedules, and technical outputs of a multi-discipline engineering team on projects of medium to high complexity. Must have experience working on engineering, procurement, and construction projects. Must have experience interfacing directly with the client on technical aspects of the project, including change management related to the project scope and commercial management. Requires experience identifying key client drivers on projects and communicating to the project team, as well as developing approaches to accommodate these concerns in the work. Must have experience preparing a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple projects, including performing research and developing recommendations for equipment and material selection, focusing on quality and following quality requirements and guidelines. Must have experience overseeing the collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work and reviewing lower level engineering work, providing guidance and mentorship. Position allows for full remote work. Domestic travel required (10%). Must have good written and verbal communications skills in English. 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.

Salary Plan

Job Grade

131

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