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Compensation
$163–273K/yr
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Engineering Registration Or Licensure, required

Job overview

Black & Veatch seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for water and wastewater projects. The role provides technical guidance, serves as an electrical power systems expert for client consultations, and supports business development and client relationships. Additional project work may include power system studies, construction inspection, utility coordination, supplier-submittal review, instrumentation and control coordination, and equipment startup and testing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical Design, nice to haveElectrical Power Distribution, nice to haveMedium Voltage Equipment, nice to haveLow Voltage Equipment, nice to haveVariable Frequency Drives, nice to haveStandby Diesel Generators, nice to havePower System Analysis, nice to haveSKM, nice to haveETAP, nice to haveClient-Facing Business Development, nice to haveConsulting, nice to haveWater and Wastewater, nice to have

Qualifications

Professional Engineer License, nice to have11+ Years Related Work Experience, requiredBachelor's in Engineering or Equivalent Experience, requiredActive Engineering Registration or Licensure, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Date: Nov 13, 2026

Location:

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 : 117993

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

  • Lead Electrical design for water/wastewater projects

  • 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

Additional Project Opportunities:

  • Studies – Energy Optimization, Power System Coordination and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis, and Electrical Reliability Analysis

  • 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

The Team

As part of BV Operations , your skills will be aligned to projects that support our Governments & Environment market sector. BV’s Governments & Environment business works to provide innovative solutions and integrated planning, design and construction support for mission-critical facilities, as well as threat reduction and environmental services support worldwide. By joining our business, you will be able to provide infrastructure for community benefit through regulated utilities and government agencies.

This team partners with our customers to align their people, processes, technologies, and data analytics in the face of industry transformation. We help our customers leverage our industry-leading solutions and expertise to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk no matter where the water industry goes next. This team is ranked in the top 10 by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply and Sewer Waste and other water-related rankings.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer’s license in IL or another US jurisdiction

  • 11+ years in electrical design, planning and construction services

  • Consulting and Water/Wastewater experience preferred

  • Experience in medium and low voltage power distribution equipment, including variable frequency drives and standby diesel generators

  • Experience in a client-facing/business development role

  • Power system analysis experience in SKM, ETAP, or other analysis software a plus

Minimum Qualifications

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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work. 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.

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Competencies

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

017

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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 an 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, tuition 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 the 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.

Notice to External Search Firms : Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition:$163,404.00-$272,872.00

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

How this job compares

Set against the 9,752 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$163–273K/yr
  • California median$129–186K/yr1,034 salary ranges
  • US median$105–165K/yr6,532 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $218K, is 37% above the California median midpoint ($159K) — in the top quarter of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,275 open Electrical Engineer jobs in California and 9,752 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 11 years of experience — more than three in four Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 8,204 postings).
Education
6,235 of the 9,752 open Electrical Engineer jobs (64%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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