Extra High Voltage Overhead Transmission Line Project Engineering Manager

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Burlington, MA

22h•$149,195 - $284,736•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Extra High Voltage Overhead Transmission Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians, manage diverse and challenging projects across our portfolio of design services and EPC programs, oversee design quality, budget, and schedule, and support client interaction, proposals, and business development. Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Commercial & Industrial Team has specialized capabilities focused on the latest needs for clients in a fast-growth technology-led arena of advanced manufacturing, and generative AI computing including gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge technology and work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations. Our specialized team provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in areas such as Substations, Renewables Integration, HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM, Datacenters Integration, and BESS Integration.

Requirements

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 11 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services overhead transmission line projects for investor owned utilities in the United States
Experience in design of high voltage overhead transmission lines with strong understanding of PLS-CADD, line routing, structural loading design, foundation design, and overall project lifecycle
Good communication skills and interest in engaging with Clients to grow relationships
Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
Working knowledge of interdisciplinary project coordination: procurement, subcontract administration, permitting, real estate and land acquisition, and construction support
Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates
P.E. License highly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians
Manage diverse and challenging projects across our portfolio of design services and EPC programs
Oversee design quality, budget, and schedule
Support client interaction, proposals, and business development
Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects
Conduct research to develop equipment and material recommendations
Manage data and perform complex engineering calculations
Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
Lead larger production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project
Establishes a workplan to be applied to a project
Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects
Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision
Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
Provide technical leadership for complex Overhead Transmission Line projects
Drive solutions to achieve project goals
Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates