Lead Data Center Electrical Engineer

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Data Centers to lead design‑only, design‑build, and construction‑only projects across North America. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients to define scope and drive complex electrical systems for high‑power data centers.

Location flexibility includes multiple U.S. sites; strong design and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Proactively provides guidance on department design guides, standards and policies.
• Prepares complex engineering deliverables for single or multi‑mega projects.
• Develops and applies advanced engineering solutions to complex problems.
• Mentors lower level professionals and coordinates multi‑discipline activity.
• Supports business development including scope‑of‑work and site visits.
• Ensures compliance with quality programs and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Project management

Mentoring

Quality program

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

BIM 360

Navisworks

Revit work sets

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Data Centers to lead design‑only, design‑build, and construction‑only projects across North America. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients to define scope and drive complex electrical systems for high‑power data centers.

Location flexibility includes multiple U.S. sites; strong design and project management skills are essential.