Electrical Project Engineer - Distribution

Join a firm that combines ownership with opportunity. This hybrid role in Ann Arbor, Michigan, sits within teams focused on Substations, Renewables Integration, HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM, Data Centers Integration, and BESS Integration, delivering electrical distribution projects up to 34.5 kV. The organization operates as a 100 percent ESOP owned company, offers a comprehensive benefits package, and supports ongoing professional growth through tuition assistance and a performance-based bonus program.

• Ownership and rewards: 100 percent ESOP-owned company with a performance-based bonus program
• Health and wellness: Medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness program
• Financial security: Company-matched 401(k) plan; pre-taxed accounts
• Education and growth: Tuition reimbursement
• Family support: Adoption reimbursement; dependent sick time
• Work-life balance: Flexible work schedules; paid vacation and holiday time; sick time
• Perks and services: Vendor discounts; AD&D insurance; voluntary legal plan; BV Credit Union
• Mobility and recognition: Relocation eligibility; performance-based bonus program

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering deliverables for multiple projects
• Research and develop equipment and material recommendations
• Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
• Lead larger production teams, coordinate multi-discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project
• Apply Black & Veatch quality program consistently and independently for assigned tasks
• Ensure compliance with the quality program during internal QA technical reviews
• Provide guidance to colleagues 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
• Communicate client concerns to the project team and develop solutions
• Support business development or pursuit activities
• Manage project changes 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 for engineering work
• Lead smaller production teams or serve as the responsible charge for a project
• Manage work assignments and ensure quality from the project team
• Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and resource planning meetings

Requirements

• 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)
• Strong communication skills and interest in engaging with clients to grow relationships
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides 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
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited program
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and ability to support where necessary
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations)