Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Federal)

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day one.

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The Team

Black & Veatch’s Mission Critical Solution delivers highly reliable, resilient, and secure infrastructure for Federal DoD clients, supporting facilities where power continuity, system redundancy, and mission assurance are essential. We serve clients including USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, and other DoD agencies, delivering electrical and power systems for mission-critical facilities such as command centers, data centers, operational facilities, and energy-resilient installations.

Our primary areas of focus are: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Services, Defense Program, Design/Build, and Classified. 

The Opportunity

The Senior Electrical Engineer is an experienced technical specialist and project level leader who independently executes and oversees electrical engineering work on medium to high complexity Mission Critical projects. This role applies advanced engineering judgment, provides technical direction to project teams, and serves as a key contributor to project execution, client coordination, and mentoring of junior engineers. 

The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to one of the following: Kansas City (Overland Park, KS); D.C. (Arlington, VA); Denver (CO); Atlanta (GA); or Dallas (TX).

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Technical Execution 

• Independently perform and lead electrical engineering work of medium to high complexity, applying advanced engineering principles, Mission Critical standards, and Federal design criteria. 
• Design, analyze, and oversee Mission Critical electrical systems, including:  
  • Low and medium voltage power distribution 
  • Standby and prime power generation systems 
  • UPS systems, grounding, and lightning protection 
  • Lighting systems 
  • Power system reliability and redundancy strategies 
• Prepare, review, and approve complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, and technical studies. 
  • Perform and/or oversee advanced electrical analyses, which may include:  
  • Load flow, short circuit, and voltage drop analysis 
  • Protective device coordination and arc flash studies 
  • Generator sizing, system reliability, and resiliency evaluations 
• Provide technical review and quality oversight of work produced by Staff and Associate Engineers. 

Mission Critical & Federal Project Delivery 

• Serve as a technical lead or discipline lead for electrical scope on Federal Mission Critical projects supporting clients such as USACE, NAVFAC, and AFCEC. 
• Apply strong working knowledge of Federal workflows, codes, and standards, including DesignBidBuild and Construction Phase Services. 
• Lead or significantly support resolution of RFIs, submittals, field issues, and constructability challenges. 
• Coordinate electrical scope with other disciplines, construction partners, and client stakeholders. 
• Assist project leadership with defining technical scope, execution strategies, schedules, and risk mitigation approaches. 

Quality, Risk & Performance Management 

• Ensure compliance with the Black & Veatch Quality Program and applicable Federal quality requirements for assigned projects. 
• Manage assigned electrical engineering scope to meet budget, schedule, and quality objectives. 
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve technical risks within the electrical discipline; escalate issues as appropriate. 
• Support continuous improvement, lessons learned capture, and technical standardization efforts. 

Mentoring, Knowledge Sharing & Solution Involvement 

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Associate and Staff Engineers, supporting their professional development. 
• Share Mission Critical expertise, Federal lessons learned, and best practices across project teams. 
• Participate in Mission Critical solution discipline initiatives, including:  
  • Standards and guidance development 
  • Technical training and knowledge sharing efforts 
  • Culture and teambuilding activities 
• May support business development and pursuit activities through technical input and proposal support. 

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience delivering mission critical facilities, power reliability projects, or Federal/DoD infrastructure. 
• Proven experience with:  
  • Specifications development 
  • Review and resolution of RFIs and submittals 
  • Grounding, lightning protection, and power system studies 
• Proficiency with engineering tools such as:  
  • Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam 
  • Electrical analysis software (e.g., ETAP, SKM) 
• Experience or specialization in Mission Critical differentiators such as microgrids, controls, communications, secure facilities, or energy resilience. 

Professional & Technical Competencies 

• Advanced technical judgment and problem solving ability. 
• Ability to lead discipline level execution with minimal oversight. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client facing interactions. 
• Effective collaborator and mentor within multidisciplinary, Federal project teams. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
• This position supports Black & Veatch project work with the U.S. Federal Government. As a result, U.S. citizenship is a requirement.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Professional office environment with potential for limited site visits to Federal and mission critical facilities. 

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

• State of Colorado: 148,852 - 248,578
• State of Virginia: 162,384 - 271,176

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