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Lead Electrical Engineer - Nuclear

Black & Veatch
Overland Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2025

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 : 110153 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

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. 
 
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. #LI-TF1

The Opportunity

As Lead Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

 

  • Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Lead role, providing guidance and expertise over project teams.
  • Develop design change packages for operating nuclear plant facilities, and deliver solutions for a more sustainable future.
  • Develop electrical drawing deliverables including:
    • One line and three line diagrams
    • Electrical motor schematics, breaker control schematics and wiring diagrams
    • Power cable sizing and cable schedules
    • Complex engineering calculations such as:  load flow, short circuit, motor starting (ETAP or SKM), Arc flash analysis (ETAP or SKM), protective relay settings, battery and charger sizing
    • Schematics, interconnection diagrams and equipment layouts
  • Develop electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction
  • Create man hour budgets and schedule for projects and proposals
  • Attend on-site meetings, investigate existing conditions, interface with clients and provide support during construction
  • Extensively use Microsoft Office business systems such as ProjectWise, electrical engineering software, such as ETAP and Computer Aided Drafting Tools, such as AutoCAD to view and manipulate engineering drawing files

 

This opportunity is located at our World Headquarters in Overland Park, KS (Kansas City). As this position supports the global nuclear program at Black & Veatch, any potential offer will be conditional on the individual being able to satisfy all requirements, including U.S. citizenship requirements, outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations 10 CFR 810.

 

We help our customers leverage our industry-leading solutions and expertise to modernize nuclear infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk. Overall, Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 in Power by ENR, and Top 15 for Nuclear Design Firms. Visit our site to learn more about our Nuclear Power Services: https://www.bv.com/en-US/what-we-do/power-generation/nuclear

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) Licensed in State of Kansas, or other states as needed by the business/clients
  • Nuclear Power Plant Facility Design experience (LV/MV)
  • Project Lead experience and techncial SME in Nuclear Plant design
  • Written Communications
  • Drive For Results
  • Priority Setting
  • Planning
  • Delega

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