Senior Private LTE / 5G Core Network Architect

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

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Private LTE / 5G Core Network Architect in Overland Park, KS, to lead the architecture, design, integration, cybersecurity, and lifecycle support of private LTE and Private 5G networks for utilities. You will drive end‑to‑end core network designs, including MME/AMF/UPF, APN/DNN planning, QoS, and network slicing, collaborating with clients and vendors.

You will guide RAN integration, backhaul transport, and OT cybersecurity, ensuring secure, scalable, and

Responsibilities

• Represent Black & Veatch as a recognized industry subject matter expert for private LTE and 5G core technologies, engaging with clients, industry forums, standards organizations, vendor partners, and project teams to influence strategy, promote best practices, and advance utility communications.
• Lead architecture workshops, design reviews, security reviews, vendor evaluations, RFP support, and solution strategy discussions.
• Translate complex PLTE, 5G Core, RAN, transport, and cybersecurity topics into clear recommendations for technical and executive audiences.
• Mentor engineers and project team members to build technical depth in private wireless, mobile core, transport, and utility cybersecurity disciplines.

Job description

Date: Sep 2, 2026Location:Overland Park, KS, USCompany: Black & Veatch Family of CompaniesTogether, 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 CorporationReq Id : 116869Opportunity Type : StaffRelocation eligible : NoFull time/Part time : Full-TimeProject Only Hire :NoVisa Sponsorship Available:No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution. We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives. You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines. Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together. With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

The Senior Private LTE / 5G Core Network Architect is responsible for the architecture, design, integration, cybersecurity, and lifecycle support of utility‑focused Private LTE (PLTE) and Private 5G network environments. This role provides technical leadership across LTE EPC, 5G Core, RAN integration, backhaul transport networks, and operational readiness for mission‑critical utility communications. The position operates at the intersection of wireless communications, carrier‑grade IP networking, operational technology (OT), cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure operations. The successful candidate will work with clients, vendors, cybersecurity teams, engineering disciplines, and operations stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient, scalable, and supportable private wireless solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Leadership

• Represent Black & Veatch as a recognized industry subject matter expert for private LTE and 5G core technologies, engaging with clients, industry forums, standards organizations, vendor partners, and project teams to influence strategy, promote best practices, and advance utility communications architectures.
• Lead architecture workshops, design reviews, security reviews, vendor evaluations, RFP support, and solution strategy discussions.
• Translate complex PLTE, 5G Core, RAN, transport, and cybersecurity topics into clear recommendations for technical and executive audiences.
• Mentor engineers and project team members to build technical depth in private wireless, mobile core, transport, and utility cybersecurity disciplines.

Private LTE / 5G Core Architecture

• Lead architecture and design efforts for LTE EPC and 5G Core environments supporting utility operations and grid modernization initiatives.
• Define core network architecture for LTE and 5G functions such as MME, SGW, PGW, HSS, PCRF, AMF, SMF, UPF, NRF, and related subscriber, policy, and mobility services.
• Develop end‑to‑end designs for APNs, DNNs, IP address planning, SIM/eSIM strategy, subscriber management, QoS, network slicing, traffic steering, and service segmentation.
• Create architecture standards, reference diagrams, implementation plans, operational procedures, and decision documentation.

Transport & Backhaul Engineering

• Define transport and backhaul requirements for PLTE/5G deployments, ensuring alignment between core network services, radio access networks, and utility communications objectives.
• Collaborate with transport, routing, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to develop architectures that support PLTE/5G network performance