Sr. Project Engineering Manager - Power Generation
About The Position
As the Sr. Power Generation Project 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). The Advanced Power Generation Team has specialized capabilities focused on the latest needs for power generation clients. Our energy generation markets are robust and include utilities, independent power producers and new non-traditional entrants adding to the much-needed supply of secure, clean power to our industries and communities. By joining our Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to put sustainable energy solutions into practice. Our specialized team provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction new asset and operating asset services in areas including Conceptual Design and FEL development, Detailed Design services within E, Ep, EpCM and EPC delivery methods, Engineering support for existing facilities with modifications and operations, Gigawatt scale new generation thru smaller industrial generation applications, and opportunities for home office and field construction support.
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.
- Most positions – depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division – will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit of such registration. Additional professional registration or licensure may be needed when practicing or on assignment in a different country. Exceptions may be approved by division management on a case by case basis.
Nice To Haves
- P.E. License highly preferred
- Experience managing Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) or design services for simple cycle and combined cycle gas turbine projects in the United States
- Experience in engineering management and design of power generation facilities with strong understanding of 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 procurement process and contract administration.
- Working knowledge of the proposal process and developing engineering estimates.
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 Power Generation projects
- Drive solutions to achieve project goals
- Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
- Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- 401k match
- benefits that start day one
- flexible work schedules
- paid vacation and holiday time
- sick time and dependent sick time
- company matched 401k plan
- adoption reimbursement
- vendor discounts
- an employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- pre-taxed accounts
- voluntary legal plan
- B&V Credit Union
- performance-based bonus program
- medical, dental and vision insurances
- disability
- a robust wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
