Lead Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater - Overland Park, KS (Hybrid) Job Details Black & Veatc

Black & Veatch - Frostproof, FL

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Frostproof, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Lead Electrical Engineer for Water/Wastewater at Black & Veatch is responsible for leading electrical design projects, providing technical guidance, and serving as a technical expert in electrical power distribution and plant electrical systems. This role involves supporting business development, building client relationships, and overseeing various project-related tasks including energy optimization studies and construction inspections. The position is hybrid, allowing for a flexible work environment while focusing on innovative solutions in the water industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for water/wastewater projects.
• Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff.
• Serve as a technical expert in electrical power distribution and miscellaneous plant electrical systems.
• Support business development related to enhanced electrical services.
• Build business relationships with clients to understand their needs and drivers.
• Conduct studies on energy optimization, power system coordination, and electrical reliability analysis.
• Inspect construction and resolve electrical construction issues.
• Coordinate with local electrical utilities on project technical needs.
• Review supplier submittals.
• Act as a liaison between local design teams, clients, and remote design teams for instrumentation and control design.
• Oversee startup and testing of major electrical equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience in electrical design, planning, and construction services.
• Professional Engineer's license in KS, MO, or another US jurisdiction preferred.
• Experience in medium and low voltage power distribution equipment, including variable frequency drives and standby diesel generators.
• Understanding of PLC hardware and software setup, network configuration, HMI, SCADA system, instrumentation, and fiber optic cabling.
• Experience in a client-facing/business development role.
• Power system analysis experience in SKM, ETAP, or other analysis software is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Consulting and Water/Wastewater experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401K match
• Benefits starting day 1
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time and dependent sick time
• Adoption reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union
• Performance-based bonus program