Lead Controls Engineer - Federal

Black & Veatch Corporation; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a mid-level technical engineer to tackle complex federal projects focused on resiliency and reliability. In this dynamic role, you will design innovative control systems for various military and government facilities, ensuring they meet stringent operational standards. With a hybrid work environment, you can balance your professional and personal life while contributing to meaningful projects that make a difference. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and a supportive culture that encourages growth and exploration of new ideas.

Benefits

401K Match

Flexible Work Schedule

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Performance-based Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering with a focus on federal projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Design controls for federal facilities, ensuring resiliency and reliability.
• Manage budgets and schedules while mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

Controls Design

Power Control & Monitoring Systems

BIM/CAD Coordination

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

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Date: Apr 26, 2025

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Arlington, VA, US US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.

Opportunity Type : Staff

Project Only Hire : No

Why Black and 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. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will function as a mid-level technical engineer for Federal projects focused on resiliency, redundancy, and reliability.

As a designer, you will perform the following:

• Provide controls design solutions for federal MILCON facilities such as headquarters, data centers, equipment maintenance facilities, hangars, housing, training centers, etc. as well as intelligence/command centers, generation stations, high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) protected facilities, secure compartmented information facilities (SCIF), laboratories, aviation facilities and more.
• Design Power Control & Monitoring Systems (PCMS) for controlling switchgear, generators, ATS, UPS, etc.
• Produce design drawings, control system specifications, and design analysis documents.
• Develop sequence of operations to govern how different system components should interact to ensure smooth and efficient operation.
• Develop input/output (I/O) list for the controls systems.
• Develop cost estimates and materials lists.
• Coordinate with BIM/CAD team for drawing production, utilizing Bluebeam for drawing markups.
• Collaborate with large project teams and client stakeholders.
• Travel to various sites, both internationally and domestically, to collect data and/or attend meetings.

As a project lead, you will perform the following:

• Review/mentor lower-level engineering work or assignments for accuracy, clarity, and coordination.
• Brief client stakeholders on technical aspects of controls systems throughout design development.
• Manage assigned budgets, schedules, and quality requirements as well as establish work plan for projects.

The Team

The Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp. has its mission to provide a full range of services to our primary client base - U.S. Government agencies and departments. With the unique skill sets we have developed during the 100-plus years of service to our U.S. Government agencies client base, we are able to provide one-of-a-kind solutions to complex mission objectives that arise out of specific challenges faced by and unique to these agencies. Our primary areas of focus are: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Services, Defense Program, Design/Build, Classified, and Environmental.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating quality/engineering standards.
• Provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
• Independently investigate and learn about new controls system software, hardware, vendors, and related technologies as well as attend related conferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure required. No preference on state.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC)
• Familiarity with the applicable Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
• Active US security clearance, or ability to obtain one

Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

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 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.

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

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Normal office environment with a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote

Salary Plan

Job Grade

130

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