Engineering Project Manager - BESS

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Hybrid work

Paid vacation

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Sr. Project Engineering Manager for Solar + BESS to lead large, multi-discipline teams across diverse projects.

You will oversee engineering design, procurement, and construction specifications while coordinating with clients and project management to ensure successful delivery. The role requires extensive experience in solar/BESS facilities, strong leadership, and the ability to manage budgets and schedules across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 8+ years related experience in engineering/project roles.
• PE license highly preferred; professional registration encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead large multi-discipline teams to deliver Solar + BESS projects.
• Manage engineering design, material, equipment, and construction specification development.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and client communications; support business development.

Skills

Multi-discipline leadership

Engineering design

Project management

Client interface

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Date: Aug 31, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US Orlando, FL, US Houston, TX, US Dallas, TX, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Cary, NC, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Jacksonville, FL, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 116776

Job Title : Sr. Project Engineering Manager - BESS

Location : KCP, RGANAR, RGDALL, RGGREENWD, RGHOUSTON3, RGJCKSNVL, RGORLA, RGRALH

Business Unit Sector : COR-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS

Department: BVCOR BV OPS EDS DESIGN/ENGR M

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

The Opportunity

As theSolar + BESS Services Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Leada multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians to produce deliverables on diverse and challenging Solar + BESS projects.
• Manage project execution of engineering design, material, equipment, and construction specification development for various Solar + BESSprojects. The assignments are varied and will include engineering, construction support, and Engineer Procure & Construct (EPC) projects.
• Managebudgeting, scheduling, and correspondence with Clients and project management in support of a project.
• Supportbusiness development, client interactions, project execution and proposals.

The Team

Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Industrial & Governments - Integrated Facilities Sector has specialized capabilities focused on the latest needs for clients in a fast-growth technology-led arena of advanced manufacturing, and generative AI computing including gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge technology and work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations.

Our specialized team provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas:

• Substations
• Solar Services, Engineering, Procurement and Construction
• BESS Services, Engineering, Procurement and Construction

Commercial | Black & Veatch

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution:

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects
• Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations
• 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

Client Interface:

• Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects
• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
• Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision

Technical expertise:

• Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
• Provide technical leadership for complex Solar + BESS projects
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals
• Management Responsibilities:
• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
• Responsible for cost to budget performance of engineering design services.

Preferred Qualifications

• P.E. License highly preferred
• Working knowledge of testing and commissioning plans and procedures
• 5+ years of experience in design of solar PV and/or BESS facilities with strong understanding of layout optimization and technical knowledge of major equipment associated with solar PV and BESS facilities
• Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients to grow relationships
• Knowledge of project development/siting/studies/permitting, feasibility studies, conceptual design, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), energy production estimates.
• Intermediate knowledge of Power Purchase Agreement content and the impacts on project siting, permitting, design, schedule, cost, commissioning, and O&M
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
• Intermediate knowledge of civil/structural and electrical/controls
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned
• Working knowledge of procurement, construction and contract administration
• Working knowledge of the proposal process

Management Responsibilities

• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
• Responsible for cost to budget performance of engineering design services

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.
• Minimum of 8 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.

Certifications

Most positions – depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division – will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration. Additional professional registration or licensure may be needed when practicing or on assignment in a different country. Exceptions may be approved by division management on a case by case basis.

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.
• Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
• Travel to client sites

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

017

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In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $148,852.00 - $248,578.00

Nearest Major Market: Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

Job Segment: Construction, Project Engineer, Engineering Manager, Engineer, Electrical, Engineering

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