Electrical Project Engineer - Distribution

Black & Veatch offers a hybrid work arrangement in Cary, NC, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to lead critical electrical distribution projects. This role lets you mentor junior engineers, partner directly with clients, and influence project outcomes across multiple disciplines within a collaborative, safety-focused culture.

Benefits

• Health care benefits including medical, dental and vision insurances
• Disability insurance
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time
• Dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401k plan
• Adoption reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• ESOP ownership
• B&V Credit Union
• Performance-based bonus program

The Opportunity

Lead and deliver electrical distribution projects up to 34.5 kV from design through execution. Serve as a technical expert while guiding and mentoring junior engineers. Own project success by managing scope, budget, schedule, and quality across multi-discipline teams. Partner directly with clients to develop solutions, present designs, and drive outcomes. Play a key role in shaping project strategy, improving processes, and supporting business growth.

The Team

• Substations
• Renewables Integration
• HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM
• Data Centers Integration
• BESS Integration

Key Responsibilities

• Produce engineering deliverables for multiple active projects
• Perform research to develop equipment and material recommendations
• Manage project data and execute complex engineering calculations
• Develop and oversee budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
• Command larger production teams, coordinate multi-discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project
• Apply knowledge consistently and independently in line with the Black & Veatch quality program
• Ensure compliance with the quality program while conducting internal QA technical reviews
• Mentor and guide others on the same project and discipline
• Support continuous improvement and change management efforts
• Interface directly with clients, vendors and subcontractors
• Identify key client interests and drivers for projects
• Relay client concerns to the project team and develop solutions
• Support business development or pursuit activities
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision
• Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables
• Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
• Provide technical leadership for Distribution Line projects
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals
• Review lower-level engineering work or assignments
• Oversee data collection/assimilation and management, lead smaller production teams, or serve as the responsible charge for a project as applicable
• Manage work assignments and ensure quality from the project team
• Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work/resource planning meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering design services for overhead and underground distribution line projects for investor owned utilities in the United States
• Experience in design of overhead and underground distribution projects (4 kV to 34.5 kV)
• Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients to grow relationships
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and standards including NESC and NEC
• Working knowledge of interdisciplinary project coordination: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, real estate and land acquisition, and construction support
• Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates
• P.E. License highly preferred

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 which may include background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, based on manager discretion and performance
• Ability to use audio and video conferencing tools for internal and external communication
• Sitting, standing, and computer use for extended periods
• Travel to client sites as required

Compensation and Role Level

• Salary Plan: ENG Engineering
• Job Grade: 016