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Lead Controls Engineer - Federal

Black & Veatch
Overland Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Apr 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 : B&V Special Projects Corp.  

Req Id : 108646 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

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. 
 

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 function as a mid-level technical engineer for Federal projects focused on resiliency, redundancy, and reliability.


As a designer, you will perform the following: 

 

  • Provide controls design solutions for federal MILCON facilities such as headquarters, data centers, equipment maintenance facilities, hangars, housing, training centers, etc. as well as intelligence/command centers, generation stations, high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) protected facilities, secure compartmented information facilities (SCIF), laboratories, aviation facilities and more.
  • Design Power Control & Monitoring Systems (PCMS) for controlling switchgear, generators, ATS, UPS, etc.
  • Design Building Management Systems (BMS) for controlling HVAC, lighting, security, etc.
  • Produce design drawings, control system specifications, and design analysis documents.
  • Develop sequence of operations to govern how different system components should interact to ensure smooth and efficient operation.
  • Develop input/output (I/O) list for the controls systems.
  • Develop cost estimates and materials lists.
  • Coordinate with BIM/CAD team for drawing production, utilizing Bluebeam for drawing markups.
  • Collaborate with large project teams and client stakeholders.
  • Travel to various sites, both internationally and domestically, to collect data and/or attend meetings.
     

As a project lead, you will perform the following:

 

  • Review/mentor lower-level engineering work or assignments for accuracy, clarity, and coordination.
  • Brief client stakeholders on technical aspects of controls systems throughout design development.
  • Manage assigned budgets, schedules, and quality requirements as well as establish work plan for projects.

The Team

The Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp. has its mission to provide a full range of services to our primary client base - U.S. Government agencies and departments. With the unique skill sets we have developed during the 100-plus years of service to our U.S. Government agencies client base, we are able to provide one-of-a-kind solutions to complex mission objectives that arise out of specific challenges faced by and unique to these agencies. Our primary areas of focus are: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Services, Defense Program, Design/Build, Classified, and Environmental.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating quality/engineering standards.
  • Provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
  • Independently investigate and learn about new controls system software, hardware, vendors, and related technologies as well as attend related conferences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineering (PE) licensure required. No preference on state.
  • Mission critical, redundant controls systems design experience
  • Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC)
  • Familiarity with the applicable Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and Un

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