Associate Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Federal)
Date: Mar 31, 2026
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US Denver, CO, US Atlanta, GA, US Dallas, TX, US Arlington, VA, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.
Req Id : 114158
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 one.
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The Team
Black & Veatch's Mission Critical Solution delivers highly reliable, resilient, and secure infrastructure for Federal DoD clients , supporting facilities where power continuity, system redundancy, and mission assurance are essential. We serve clients including USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, and other DoD agencies , delivering electrical and power systems for mission-critical facilities such as command centers, data centers, operational facilities, and energy-resilient installations.
Our primary areas of focus are: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Services, Defense Program, Design/Build, and Classified.
The Opportunity
The Associate Electrical Engineer role is an early career professional opportunity for engineers who have begun to apply their academic foundation in a professional environment. Under general supervision, this professional may contribute to electrical engineering design and analysis for mission critical facilities while continuing to build depth in Federal standards, Mission Critical systems, and Black & Veatch execution practices.
The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to one of the following: Kansas City (Overland Park, KS); D.C. (Arlington, VA); Denver (CO); Atlanta (GA); or Dallas (TX).
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Technical Execution
Perform engineering assignments of low to medium complexity using standard engineering principles, established practices, and company design standards.
Support the design and documentation of mission critical electrical systems , including:
Low voltage power distribution
Lighting systems
Standby power and reliability-focused infrastructure (under supervision)
Prepare engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, calculations, specifications, and studies of limited to moderate scope.
Perform routine research and assist with equipment and material selection.
Develop and check basic to intermediate engineering calculations using standard methods (e.g., load summaries, panel schedules, lighting analysis).
Mission Critical & Federal Focus
Apply and continue developing knowledge of Federal design standards and workflows , including DoD agency requirements (e.g., USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC).
Support Mission Critical projects involving power reliability, redundancy, grounding, and lightning protection , with guidance from senior engineers.
Gain experience with DesignBidBuild and Construction Phase Services projects in the Federal market.
Assist with RFIs, submittals, and coordination during design and construction phases, as directed.
Quality, Schedule & Compliance
Apply and comply with the Black & Veatch Quality Program for assigned tasks.
Understand and adhere to project budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Support continuous improvement and lessons learned efforts within the Mission Critical solution discipline.
Collaboration & Professional Growth
Coordinate with other disciplines and project team members under the direction of project leadership.
Receive mentoring from more experienced Mission Critical engineers and begin applying knowledge more independently.
Participate in Mission Critical solution discipline culture, training, and teambuilding activities .
Share developing technical knowledge and lessons learned with peers and project teams.
Professional & Technical Competencies
Developing ability to independently apply electrical engineering fundamentals.
Strong analytical, organizational, and written/oral communication skills.
Willingness to learn and apply Federal codes, Mission Critical standards, and client specific requirements.
Effective collaborator in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) / Engineering-in-Training (EIT) Certification , passed or in progress.
Demonstrated interest in mission critical facilities , power system reliability, and Federal/DoD infrastructure.
Exposure to or interest in:
Standby power systems, UPS, grounding, and lightning protection
Microgrids, controls, communications, or security systems (differentiators)
Familiarity or interest in engineering tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam , and lighting analysis software.
Interest in Mission Critical differentiators such as microgrids, controls, communications, or secure facilities .
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 1 year 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.
This position supports Black & Veatch project work with the U.S. Federal Government. As a result, U.S. citizenship is a requirement.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Professional office environment with potential for limited site visits to Federal and mission critical facilities.
Competencies
Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
015
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