Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - West Region Business Development

Black & Veatch; Greenwood Village (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking an experienced professional for an I&C design role located in Greenwood Village, CO. You will lead business development efforts and manage projects to optimize utility operations.

Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10 years of experience in instrumentation and control design, along with expertise in the water/wastewater sector. Hybrid work options may be available after the probation period.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in instrumentation, control, and automation design consulting.
• 4 years’ experience in the water/wastewater industry.
• 2 years’ experience in project management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Create relationships with clients and act as a liaison between design teams.
• Lead business development for master plans and design projects.
• Pursue and lead SCADA assessments for utilities.
• Manage and coordinate marketing, planning, and construction services.
• Take responsibility for I&C design projects and engineering efforts.
• Monitor and control project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication skills

I&C design experience

Project management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Date: Jun 22, 2026

Location: Greenwood Village, CO, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Req Id: 113587

Opportunity Type: Staff

Full Time: Full-Time

Relocation eligible: No

Visa Sponsorship: No

Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• In support of and alignment to growth strategy for the BV Water Solution Business in the West region, create relationships with clients and act as a liaison between the local design team, client, and remote design teams.
• Lead business development efforts for I&C-related master plans and design projects. Expectation is to produce marketing content specific to each pursuit, negotiate contracts, and lead projects.
• Pursue and lead SCADA Assessments and Master Plans to advise utilities on how best to upgrade or replace existing SCADA systems to support operations and maintenance.
• Manage and coordinate marketing, planning, design and construction phase services for automation, instrumentation, control and SCADA projects for water and wastewater utilities and industrial water pursuits.
• Lead execution and take overall responsibility for I&C design projects as well as coordinate I&C engineering efforts for large multi-discipline projects.
• Provide local interface by attending client and contractor meetings, performing field investigations, attending factory acceptance testing, and helping to resolve I&C client and construction issues.
• Monitor and control project schedule and budgets and assist with proposals and presentations in response to sales opportunities.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our Governments & Communities market sector. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development.

Preferred Qualifications

• The successful candidate will possess a mix of excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, demonstrated management capabilities, I&C design experience, and broad I&C technical knowledge.
• 10 years’ experience in instrumentation, control, and automation design consulting.
• 4 years’ experience in water/wastewater industry.
• 2 years’ experience in project management and business development.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent experience in engineering work. Minimum of 11 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

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

Work Environment and Schedule

• This position would require working in a typical office environment, with prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. The professional should maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday and may also perform physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

017

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.