Senior Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a senior electrical engineer in Gaithersburg, MD to lead electrical design for water and wastewater projects. The successful candidate will provide technical guidance, engage in business development, and build relationships with clients.

Qualified individuals will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 11 years of experience, and hold a Professional Engineer’s license. Experience with power system analysis software is preferred, and this position offers a dynamic environment for growth.

Qualifications

• 11 years in electrical design, planning, and construction services.
• Professional Engineer's license in MD or another US jurisdiction.
• Experience in a client-facing/business development role.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for water/wastewater projects.
• Provide technical guidance on client standards.
• Support business development related to enhanced electrical services.

Skills

Electrical design

Client relationship management

Power system analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Date: Jun 25, 2026

Location: Gaithersburg, MD, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Opportunity

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead Electrical design for water/wastewater projects
• Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff in the regional design centers that are supporting project detailed design
• Serve as technical expert in electrical power distribution and miscellaneous plant electrical systems for client consultations
• Support business development related to enhanced Electrical services
• Build business relationships with clients to understand needs and drivers

Additional Project Opportunities

• Studies – Energy Optimization, Power System Coordination and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, and Electrical Reliability Analysis
• Construction inspection and resolution of electrical construction issues
• Coordination with local electrical utilities on project technical needs
• Review of supplier submittals
• Act as a liaison between the local design team, client and remote design teams for Instrumentation and Control design
• Startup and testing of major electrical equipment

Management Responsibilities

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer’s license in MD or another US jurisdiction
• 11 years in electrical design, planning and construction services
• Consulting and Water/Wastewater experience preferred
• Experience in medium and low voltage power distribution equipment, including variable frequency drives and standby diesel generators
• Experience in a client-facing/business development role
• Power system analysis experience in SKM, ETAP, or other analysis software a plus

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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work
• Minimum of 11 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.
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

EEO Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (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 other status protected by law.