Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Federal)

Date: May 24, 2026 Location: Arlington, VA, US Denver, CO, US Dallas, TX, US Overland Park, KS, US Atlanta, GA, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Company: B&V Special Projects Corp. Req Id: 113609 Opportunity Type: Staff Relocation eligible: No Full time/Part time: Full-Time Project Only Hire: No Visa Sponsorship Available: No The Opportunity 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, including: 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; escape 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 team building 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 an accredited program. Minimum of 11 years related work experience. Must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) as required by law. U.S. citizenship is required. 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. Salary Plan ENG: Engineering Job Grade 017 Benefits Competitive compensation, 401K match, and benefits that start day one. A comprehensive health care package includes medical, dental and vision insurances, disability coverage, and a robust wellness program. Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time are available. Additional benefits include company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. 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. Salary Range In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $135,320.00 - $271,176.00. #J-18808-Ljbffr Black & Veatch