Staff Electrical Engineer - Digital Infrastructure

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

ESOP ownership

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Kansas to perform capacity analyses for infrastructure siting, develop interconnection applications, and provide technical guidance to project teams. Hybrid work options available after 90 days and a strong benefits package accompanies this role.

With a 100-year legacy in sustainable infrastructure, Black & Veatch offers ESOP ownership, competitive compensation, and opportunities to work on data centers and green energy solutions across

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to Director of Power & Grid Strategy.
• Performs generation and transmission capacity analyses to support infrastructure siting strategy.
• Prepares large load interconnection applications for submission to utilities.
• Maintains engagement with utilities to obtain project status updates and drive progress toward an executable energy supply agreement.
• Analyses, summarizes, and communicates utility requirements, study results, agreements, and regulations to project team and leadership.
• Supports project team as a technical expert.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

TARA

Job description

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 : Diode Ventures, LLC.

Req Id : 115651

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa 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

As an Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Function as a technical specialist or in a lead role
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses, with minimal supervision
• Continue building on knowledge to develop concepts and approach more complex engineering problems
• Provide technical guidance over a group or supervise engineering staff on projects of low to medium complexity
• Be responsible for developing, validating, and presenting specialist/technical output.

The Team

Diode Ventures is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Black & Veatch that provides turnkey, end-to-end solutions for industrial, commercial and technology interests, including data centers and green energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Reports directly to Director of Power & Grid Strategy
• Performs generation and transmission capacity analyses to support infrastructure siting strategy
• Prepares large load interconnection applications for submission to utilities
• Maintains engagement with utilities to obtain project status updates and drive progress toward an executable energy supply agreement
• Analyzes, summarizes, and communicates utility requirements, study results, agreements, and regulations to project team and leadership
• Supports project team as a technical expert
• Proficient in the use of industry software, such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, TARA

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data center load applications and load profiles
• Experience with data center owner/operators
• Experience with electric utilities processes and contracts
• Experience with public utility‑scale projects can be considered in lieu of data center experience

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
• Minimum of 5 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.

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.

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

016

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP‑owned company. As employee‑owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long‑term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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Nearest Major Market

Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market

Kansas City

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Electrical Engineering, Construction, Environmental Engineering, Electrical, Engineer, Engineering