Project Manager - Underground Transmission

Black & Veatch; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health-care benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Project Manager for Underground Transmission Lines in Burlington, MA. You will oversee the full lifecycle of projects, promoting safety and managing schedules and budgets. The position offers flexible work options and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Preferred candidates will have 7+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. The role involves a travel requirement of 25% to project sites.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with overhead and/or underground transmission line projects.
• Experience in multiple phases of project execution.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote the safety culture.
• Respond to RFPs and prepare proposals for services.
• Lead project team in conceptual design and procurement phases.

Skills

Project management

Safety promotion

Proposal preparation

Schedule management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant field

PE, P.Eng or equivalent professional license

Job description

Date: May 8, 2026
Location: Burlington, MA, US

Opportunity

The Project Manager for Underground Transmission Lines will function in a project manager capacity. You will own the bottom‑line for projects encompassing HV, underground, and overhead transmission lines. There is also potential to own projects in substation, distribution, private networks and BESS. This role requires 25% travel to project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively promote the safety culture.
• Respond to RFPs and prepare proposals for services and/or EPC work.
• Lead project team in conceptual design and procurement phases of substation projects.
• Manage schedule, budget and scope of services and/or EPC projects.
• Interface between the client, external stakeholders and internal stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Work in both corporate and field environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with overhead and/or underground transmission line projects.
• Experience in multiple phases of project execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant field.
• PE, P.Eng or equivalent professional license.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements such as background checks, drug screening and motor vehicle records search.

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.
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use video/audio conferencing software tools.
• Travel to client sites.

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

017

Benefits

Competitive compensation, 401(k) match and benefits starting day one. Hybrid environment to balance work and personal life. Health‑care benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, disability and wellness program. Paid vacation, holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time. Other benefits include company‑matched 401(k), adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and access to the B&V Credit Union. Performance‑based bonus program may be available for eligible professionals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with all EEO laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or any other protected characteristic.