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Lead Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Date: Jul 10, 2025

Location:

Irvine, CA, US San Marcos, CA, US Murrieta, CA, US Los Angeles, CA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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 :** 109253

**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.

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

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

+ Lead projects including management of project schedules, budgets, and staffing on the Water Solution team.

+ Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff in the regional design centers that are supporting project detailed design.

+ Serve as technical expert in electrical power distribution and miscellaneous plant electrical systems for client consultations.

+ Support business development related to enhanced Electrical services.

+ Build business relationships with clients to understand needs and drivers.

+ Construction inspection and resolution of electrical construction issues.

+ Coordination with local electrical utilities on project technical needs.

+ Review of supplier submittals.

+ Act as a liaison between the local design team, client and remote design teams for Instrumentation and Control design.

+ Startup and testing of major electrical equipment.

+ Continuous learning and development of technical expertise/specialty area.

This role will support projects primarily in California. The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to **Irvine, Los Angeles, San Marcos or Murrieta** Metropolitan Areas.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our Water Solution. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

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) License in California or other preferred U.S. States.

+ Ability to lead projects including management of project schedules, budgets, and staffing.

+ Support business development, including developing scope-of-work, level-of-effort, and site visits to understand the scope of the pursuit.

+ Strong leaderships skills, with desire to train and develop early career and/or inexperienced professionals.

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.

Certifications

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

Competencies

Collaborates

Communicates effectively

Courage

Directs work

Instills trust

Interpersonal savvy

Organizational savvy

Customer focus

Decision quality

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

130

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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In accordance with local law, the following Annualcompensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $116,978.00- $175,272.00

**Nearest Major Market:** Irvine California

**Nearest Secondary Market:** Los Angeles

**Job Segment:** Construction, Electrical, Electrical Engineering, Water Treatment, Engineer, Engineering