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Lead Electrical Engineer - Underground Transmission Line Design

Date : Sep 15, 2025

Location : Tualatin, OR, US; Houston, TX, US; Burlington, MA, US; Walnut Creek, CA, US; Ann Arbor, MI, US; Dallas, TX, US; Denver, CO, US; Cary, NC, US; Orlando, FL, US; Irvine, CA, US; Bloomington, MN, US

Company : Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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.

Req Id : 106045

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time / Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available : Yes

The Opportunity

In this role you will have the opportunity to :

Function as a technical lead engineer on underground transmission line projects.

Perform underground transmission line design, ideally with experience of trenchless installation methods.

Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work / resource planning meetings.

Interface directly with clients, vendors and subcontractors.

QA / QC on projects and mentor junior engineers.

Candidates willing to relocate may be considered.

The Team

BV's Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients' rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of helping clients with innovative energy solutions. Black & Veatch provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction for new and operating assets in areas including :

Substations

Overhead Transmission Lines

Underground Transmission Lines

Renewables Integration

HVDC / FACTs

This team is #2 in ENR's Top 25 Design Firms in Power.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards :

Continues to learn, remains current and applies independent knowledge and interpretation about departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black & Veatch policies and procedures relative to assigned tasks

Quality / Continuous Improvement :

Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with Black & Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks

May be responsible for ensuring compliance with Black & Veatch quality program

Provides guidance and direction to others from the same project and discipline

Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Engineering Production :

Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables

Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and / or materials selection

Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles

Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements

Plans and conducts independent evaluation, selection and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria

Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments

Oversees data collection, data management, and may lead smaller production teams

Project Coordination :

Actively coordinates with internal / external team members on moderately complex projects

Client Focus :

Assists with identification of key client interests on less complex projects

Communicates client interests to project team and develops approaches to accommodate concerns

May provide support to business development or pursuit activities

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology :

Recognized as a technical specialist with in-depth knowledge of engineering processes

Designs a complete project of moderately complex scope within assigned practice areas

People Management :

Typically assists with performance management, mentoring, and related activities

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

PE License

Underground utility experience – design methods and standards

High voltage design experience

Quality assurance and quality control of transmission design projects

Written communications

Drive for results; Priority setting; Planning; Delegation; Directing others

Conflict management; Informing; Listening; Dealing with ambiguity and building effective teams

Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program

Minimum of 5 years related work experience

Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, MVR, etc.)

Work Environment

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion, performance and assignments.

Certifications

Professional registration or licensure in the designated home country, or active pursuit of such registration may be required.

EEO and Benefits

Black & Veatch is an equal employment opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable EEO laws and regulations. Our benefits include health care, retirement plans, and a variety of programs to support work-life balance. We operate as an employee-owned ESOP company where applicable.

Salary

Annual compensation range : $103,194.00 - $154,623.00

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