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Electrical Engineer - Industrial Water

Black & Veatch
Overland Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jul 2026
💰 $211,134/yr($126,423/yr – $211,134/yr)

About the role

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 : 116287 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

 

Why Black & Veatch?

 

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

 

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

 

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

 

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

 

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

Why Black and 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 1. 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

In this role you will have the opportunity to: 

 

  • Lead Electrical design for industrial water/wastewater projects, which includes Data Centers, Semiconductor, Mining, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Power, Oil & Gas industries.  
  • Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate initiative and leadership, demonstrate an ability to mentor and coach others, and have the judgment and confidence to work independently with clients and colleagues in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Dynamic/adaptable/flexible candidate that understands alternative delivery models such as EPC, FEL/FEED, Design-Build, and Services. 
  • Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff that are supporting project detailed design 
  • Serve as technical expert in electrical power distribution and miscellaneous plant electrical systems for client consultations  
  • Support business development related to enhanced Electrical services 
  • Build business relationships with clients to understand needs and drivers 
  • Construction inspection and resolution of electrical construction issues. 
  • Coordination with local electrical utilities on project technical needs. 
  • Review of supplier submittals. 
  • Act as a liaison between the design team, client and remote design teams for electrical design. 
  • Startup and testing of major electrical equipment. 
  • Continuous learning and development of technical expertise/specialty area. 

 

The ideal candidate is located in or willing to relocate to Kansas City, Phoenix, Raleigh, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, or Houston Metropolitan areas. 

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our Industrial Water business.  BV’s Industrial Water business works to provide innovative solutions and integrated planning, design and construction support for mission-critical facilities, as well as threat

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