Project Engineering Manager - Substation 1

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Substation Project Engineering Manager to lead a multi-discipline team and deliver complex substations projects.

You will oversee design quality, budgets, schedules, and client interactions, while guiding engineering, procurement, and construction efforts across EPC programs.

This staff position offers relocation eligibility, a hybrid work environment, and opportunities to influence critical power infrastructure for US utilities.

Qualifications

• Lead multi-discipline teams on substation projects.
• Strong understanding of layout, relay protection, and civil/structural basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and quality across projects.
• Oversee design quality and ensure project goals are met.
• Support client interaction, proposals, and business development.
• Coordinate activities across EPC programs and design services.

Skills

Project leadership

Electrical engineering

Substations design

Budget management

Team coordination

Job description

Date: Sep 3, 2026

Location:Overland Park, KS, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Tualatin, OR, US Orlando, FL, US Walnut Creek, CA, US Irvine, CA, US Ann Arbor, MI, 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

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 one. 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

As the Substation Project Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians
• Manage diverse and challenging projects across our portfolio of design services and EPC programs
• Oversee design quality, budget, and schedule
• Support client interaction, proposals, and business development

The Team

Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team 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
• Renewables Integration
• HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM
• Datacenters Integration
• BESS Integration

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 Substation projects
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals

Management Responsibilities

• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
• Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates

Preferred Qualifications

• P.E. License highly preferred
• Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services substation and switchyard projects for investor owned utilities in the United States
• Experience in design of substation facilities with strong understanding of overall project lifecycle, layout design and optimization, relay protection & control, civil/structural designs, and technical knowledge of major equipment associated with substation facilities.
• Good communication skills and interest in engaging