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How much do senior part time dwdm engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior part time dwdm engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior part time DWDM engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Part Time DWDM Engineer, you need advanced knowledge of optical networking, DWDM technologies, network design, and typically a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with tools like optical spectrum analyzers, network management systems, and vendor-specific DWDM equipment, along with relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, Juniper), is essential. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are standout soft skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and troubleshooting complex issues. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring high-capacity, reliable network performance and addressing critical infrastructure challenges efficiently.

What is the difference between Senior Part Time Dwdm Engineer vs Part Time Optical Network Engineer?

AspectSenior Part Time Dwdm EngineerPart Time Optical Network Engineer
CredentialsBS in Engineering, certifications like CCNA, CCNPSimilar certifications, often with additional vendor-specific training
Work EnvironmentTelecom companies, network service providersTelecom and internet service providers, network installation firms
ResponsibilitiesDesign, optimize, and troubleshoot DWDM networksInstall, maintain, and troubleshoot optical networks
Experience LevelMid to senior-level with specialized DWDM knowledgeEntry to mid-level optical network experience

While both roles involve optical network work, the Senior Part Time Dwdm Engineer focuses on advanced DWDM systems and network design, whereas the Part Time Optical Network Engineer handles broader optical network installation and maintenance. The senior role typically requires more specialized experience and certifications.

What is a senior part time DWDM engineer?

A Senior Part Time DWDM Engineer is an experienced professional who specializes in Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology and works on a part-time basis. Their primary responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining high-capacity optical networks that use DWDM for efficient data transmission. Often, they troubleshoot network issues, optimize system performance, and may mentor junior engineers. The 'senior' designation indicates extensive experience and advanced skills, while 'part time' means they work fewer hours than a full-time employee, often on specific projects or as consultants.

What are the primary responsibilities and challenges for a senior part time DWDM engineer in supporting large-scale optical networks?

As a Senior Part Time DWDM Engineer, you will typically be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) systems within large-scale optical networks. Common challenges include troubleshooting complex network issues, coordinating upgrades with minimal downtime, and ensuring network performance meets high reliability standards. Because the role is part-time, effective communication and collaboration with full-time team members are essential to stay aligned on project goals and changes. You can expect to participate in network assessments, capacity planning, and mentor junior engineers, all while managing your time efficiently to meet project deadlines.
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Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation (Part Time)

Black & Veatch

Bloomington, MN

$108K - $140K/yr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


Black & Veatch rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 446 rated engineering


Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 115326

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Part-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & 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.

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.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you may have the opportunity to:

  • Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Lead Role, providing project coordination, guidance and expertise on assigned substation projects.
  • Support a variety of substation projects in engineering detailed design and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC).
  • Develop protection and control design deliverables including protective relays, panel arrangements, one line/single line diagrams, three line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay panel wiring and equipment wiring within high voltage substation designs.
  • Develop physical design deliverables including yard layout plans, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems within high voltage substation designs.
  • Perform or oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
  • Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction.
  • Communicate and coordinate project activities and activities with clients, vendors, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
  • Present proposals, designs and project activities.
  • Potential travel opportunities to client and vendor offices and/or project sites for design reviews, construction coordination and field verification.
  • Prepare and manage design budgets and schedules.
  • Provide support to business development or pursuit activities.

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The Team

Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Industrial, & Governments Team is a strategically aligned sector comprised of market segments served through enterprise solutions. The sector delivers integrated capabilities across Distributed Infrastructure, Integrated Facilities, and Mission Critical solutions to support federal, industrial, and technology-driven clients across public and private markets.

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
  • Data Centers Integration
  • BESS Integration
Key Responsibilities
  • Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. May own, maintain, update, or develop engineering standards and guides. Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects or disciplines.  
  • Applies knowledge and ensures compliance with B&V quality program. Establishes related processes, and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality. Supports continuous improvement, change management and risk management efforts.
  • Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects.  Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work.  
  • Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.  Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Develops and applies advanced engineering solutions to complex problems. Responsible for ensuring project teams delegate appropriate tasks to lower level team members to develop depth of project execution staff.  Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments. Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for projects. Establishes work plan to be applied to a given project.
  • Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on complex projects. Typically responsible for defining project schedules for single discipline or may have responsibility for multiple disciplines.
  • Responsible for determining identification of key client interests and drivers on projects. Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on complex projects.
  • Works to identify future client needs and how to better position B&V for the future.    May offer other services to the client. Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities.
  • Serves as the technical specialist in a broad area of specialization, or in a narrow but specialized field. Develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems. Typically supports multiple projects on very complex technical challenges. Typical roles include being recognized as an industry expert, participating in professional societies by presenting papers, acting as a section lead for a large or complex specialty area, an engineering consultant for larger scale projects. May support the chief engineers or top engineering management, and is accountable for discipline-specific engineering processes. 
  • Typically oversees performance management, career planning, recognition, learning and development, and corrective actions. May participate in compensation management, succession planning, disciplinary actions, employee relations and workforce planning.   Actively mentors lower level and mid level professionals and identifies successors to train in the specifics of their role.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Project lead and technical specialist experience overseeing utility substation clients and projects
  • QA/QC Review - Quality Assurance/Quality Checks
  • High voltage (HV) substation design experience - Physical and/or Protection & Controls
  • Consulting experience
  • Experience coordinating and communicating with Clients, Multidisciplinary Leads and Project Managers
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License    
  • Proficient with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Programs (such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications
  • 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 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.
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.

Compensation Transparency
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  • State of Minnesota: 142,086-237,279
Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
017

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915