Electrical Project Engineer - Data Centers Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Overview

Electrical Project Engineer - Data Centers

Date: Sep 24, 2025

Location: Overland Park, KS; Phoenix, AZ; Canonsburg, PA; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; Cary, NC; Dallas, TX

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Req Id: • Opportunity Type: Staff • Relocation eligible: No • Full time: Full-Time • Project Only Hire: No • Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

As a member of Black & Veatch’s Data Centers Team, you will contribute to facility planning, design, engineering, construction, technology, and energy services for data center projects. This role supports North America-based projects and may involve design-only, design-build, or construction-only engagements. The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to Overland Park, KS (World Headquarters) or one of the following regional offices: Canonsburg, PA; Charlotte, NC; Cary, NC; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Function as a technical specialist or in a Project Lead role for electrical engineering deliverables on data center projects.
• Lead design-only, design-build, and construction-only projects; provide subject matter expertise in data center design.
• Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff.
• Collaborate with a network of engineers experienced in data center projects and build relationships with clients to understand needs.
• Coordinate with local electrical utilities on project technical needs; review supplier submittals; continuously develop technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience in data centers and/or data center facility design
• Understanding of redundancy, resiliency, and design differences in hyper-scale, edge, and colocation data centers
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and Autodesk Revit; familiarity with BIM 360, Navisworks, and related workflows
• Knowledge of data center tier rating systems; strong client-facing communication skills
• Ability to lead projects, manage schedules, budgets, and staffing; contribute to business development and site visits
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills; ability to thrive in ambiguity
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support EOR requirements (U.S. PE License or equivalent)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years related work experience
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support EOR requirements

Certifications

• Active engineering registration or licensure to support EOR requirements (e.g., U.S. Professional Engineer License)

Work Environment

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, based on manager discretion and workload

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering • Job Grade: 016

EEO/Benefits and Notice

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