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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.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.#LI-DM2

As the Underground Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians
• Manage diverse and challenging projects across our portfolio of design services and EPC programs
• Oversee design quality, budget, and schedule
• Support client interaction, proposals, and business development

Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team has specialized capabilities focused on the latest needs for clients in a fast-growth technology-led arena of advanced manufacturing, and generative AI computing including gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge technology and work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations.

Our specialized team provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in the following areas:

• Substations
• Renewables Integration
• HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM
• Datacenters Integration
• BESS Integration

Explore our Transmission Capabilities | Black & Veatch

Project Execution:  

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects
• Conduct research to 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 multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project

Client Interface: 

• Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects
• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
• Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision

Technical expertise:

• Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
• Provide technical leadership for complex Underground Transmission Line projects
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals

Management Responsibilities:

• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
• Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates

• Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services underground transmission line projects for investor owned utilities in the United States
• Experience in design of high voltage underground transmission lines with strong understanding of linear underground project lifecycle and equipment specification development
• Experience developing plan and profile drawings.  
• Working knowledge of CYMCAP and Pull-Planner
• Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients to grow relationships
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
• Working knowledge of interdisciplinary project coordination: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, and construction support
• Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates
• P.E. License highly preferred

• Requires a 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 5 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.

Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit of such registration. Additional professional registration or licensure may be needed when practicing or on assignment in a different country. Exceptions may be approved  by division management on a case by case basis.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
• Travel to client sites