Overhead Transmission Line Structural Engineer Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Overhead Transmission Line Structural Engineer Date: May 15, 2026 Location: Charlotte, TX, Dallas, TX, Creve Coeur, MO, Houston, TX, Orlando, FL, Austin, TX, Chattanooga, TN, Tualatin, OR, Ann Arbor, MI, Phoenix, AZ, Cary, NC, Overland Park, KS Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies The Opportunity Support design engineering and analysis on transmission scopes. Support large, extensive 345kV+ rebuild and greenfield projects, including trending technologies like HVDC and 765kV. Collect and assimilate data for engineering work. Perform research and prepare calculations in accordance with Black & Veatch and industry standards. Develop recommendations for equipment and materials. Understand and work successfully within budget, project schedule, and quality requirements. May assist with providing guidance to engineering team members. Maintain positive client relations understanding client interests and drivers through effective communication with the project team. May assist with business development activities. Function as a technical specialist. With minimal supervision, apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods. Expand knowledge and skill set in area of discipline. The Team As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities. Key Responsibilities Engineering Standards: Continues to learn, remains current and applies independent knowledge and interpretation about departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures relative to assigned tasksQuality / Continuous Improvement: Consistently and independently applies knowledge and complies with Black and Veatch quality program relative to assigned tasks May be responsible for ensuring compliance with Black and Veatch quality program Provides guidance and direction to others from the same project and discipline Supports continuous improvement and change management effortsEngineering Production: Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements Plans and conducts independent evaluation, selection and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments Is responsible for one or more of the following: overseeing collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work; leading smaller production teams; and serving as the responsible charge for a project Project Coordination: Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projectsClient Focus: Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on less complex projects Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on less complex projects May provide support to business development or pursuit activities Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology: Recognized as a technical specialist by the division having in-depth knowledge of an engineering process and/or of technical aspects of an industry Designs a complete project of moderately complex scope within an assigned practice area(s) People Management - (supervision, career development, training, mentoring): Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions requiredMay be accountable for some administrative responsibilities that include but aren't limited to: Ensuring policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for work group. Ensuring adherence to corporate and division programs. Approving timesheets and expense reports. Preferred Qualifications Strong PLS CADD experience and proficiency Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred. Written Communications, Drive For Results, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, And Building Effective Teams Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline Previous client interaction experience with solid relationship-building abilities in pursuit of business opportunities. Proven strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to think quick at the job site and in front of customer personnel. Good listening skills, customer focused, priority setting, delegation, teamwork and team building skills. 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 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. Certifications 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 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. Salary Plan ENG: Engineering Job Grade 016 Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Black & Veatch