
Project Engineering Manager Substation 1
Black & Veatch·Full Time·Posted September 3, 2026
- Location
- Overland Park, KS
- Pay
- $120k – $210k
Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex substation and switchyard infrastructure projects from Overland Park.
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Job Summary
Black & Veatch is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering substation design services and EPC programs. This full-time role is based in Overland Park, Kansas, with hybrid or flexible work options potentially available after the first 90 days.
Project Details
The position supports complex substation and switchyard projects for U.S. investor-owned utilities, including design, procurement, construction, renewables integration, HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM, data center integration, and battery energy storage systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineers and technicians across multiple disciplines and coordinate project deliverables.
- Manage engineering budgets, schedules, quality requirements, data, calculations, and technical recommendations.
- Provide technical leadership for complex substation projects, including layout, protection and control, civil/structural design, and major equipment.
- Serve as responsible charge for projects, review lower-level engineering work, and oversee personnel administration.
- Interface with clients, resolve project concerns and changes, and support proposals, pursuits, and business development.
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
- At least five years of related professional experience.
- Experience managing substation or switchyard EPC or design-services projects for U.S. investor-owned utilities is preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles, applicable standards, procurement, contract administration, proposals, and engineering estimates is preferred.
- P.E. license is highly preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
Published salary ranges are $125,879-$210,220 in California and $120,406-$201,080 in Colorado. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, disability insurance, paid time off, flexible schedules, company-matched 401(k), tuition and adoption reimbursement, wellness resources, and employee stock ownership. Relocation assistance is available.
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Project Engineering Manager Substation 1