Project Engineering Manager Substation

Job Summary

Black & Veatch is hiring a Project Engineering Manager – Substation to lead multi-discipline engineering teams on complex substation and switchyard EPC and design-services projects. This is a full-time, hybrid-eligible role based in Overland Park, Kansas, with an employee-owned company ranked #4 in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025).

Project Details

Work centers on the Technology, Commercial & Industrial group, supporting substations, renewables integration, HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM, data center integration, and BESS integration for investor-owned utilities and advanced-technology clients across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline teams of engineers and technicians to deliver complex substation engineering packages.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines.
• Serve as responsible charge for projects and coordinate activities across all design disciplines.
• Identify client interests and drivers, communicate concerns internally, and manage project changes under PM supervision.
• Support business development, proposals, and client relationship growth.
• Review lower-level engineering work and manage hiring, discipline, and pay administration for direct reports.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of related engineering experience.
• Experience managing EPC or design-services substation and switchyard projects for investor-owned utilities in the U.S.
• Strong knowledge of substation layout, relay protection & control, civil/structural design, and major substation equipment.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, contract administration, and proposal development.
• P.E. license highly preferred; professional registration or active pursuit required per division policy.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary (range not disclosed), performance-based bonus eligibility, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, paid vacation and holidays, flexible/hybrid work schedule after 90 days, adoption reimbursement, AD&V insurance, and 100% ESOP ownership. Relocation assistance available.

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