Sr. Project Engineering Manager - Data Centers Building Design

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 1.  

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 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.  

The Opportunity

The Black & Veatch Data Centers business has a need for a Sr. Project Engineering Manager with experience leading engineering design activities for large data center projects. As the Sr. Project Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead large multi-discipline design teams including civil, architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecom, security, and BIM while serving as technical specialist on Data Center projects.
• Develop and apply advanced techniques, concepts and approaches to complex architectural and engineering problems under general direction.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership over the design team on projects of medium to high complexity.
• Be responsible for developing, validating, and presenting technical deliverables.
• Interact in a client-facing/business development role.
• Build business relationships with clients to understand needs for scope and drivers

The Team

Black & Veatch is Ranked #4 Overall in Power by Engineering News-Record (2025). Our Technology, Industrial & Governments - Integrated Facilities Sector 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 the following areas:

• Substations
• Renewables Integration
• HVDC/FACTS/STATCOM
• Datacenters Integration
• BESS Integration

Technology & Data Centers | Black & Veatch

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution:

• Prepare complex architectural and engineering deliverables for multiple or large-scale data center projects including but not limited to schematic design, detailed design, permitting submission, and construction issue documents.
• Conduct complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.

Client Interface:

• Understand 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.

Technical expertise:

• Lead large multi-disciplined teams to meet project deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership for complex data center and commercial projects.
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals.
• Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable codes and policies.
• Experience working as part of or managing Building Design, MEP, Engineering Teams including but not limited to architecture,  HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, power distribution, lighting, communication, and civil, and structural engineering.

Management Responsibilities:

• Reviews architect and engineering work or assignments
• Responsible for mentoring and performance management of assigned personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering.
• 8+ years’ related work experience in data center design and project execution.
• Understanding of design differences in hyper-scale, edge, and colocation data centers
• Familiarity with data center tier rating system
• Demonstrates understanding of design risk factors for redundancy and resiliency
• Advanced knowledge of architectural design principles and applicable design guides and standards
• Intermediate knowledge of other engineering disciplines
• Advanced ability to interpret architectural deliverable content as assigned
• Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends
• Intermediate knowledge of quality programs
• Intermediate knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles
• Intermediate knowledge of procurement and contract administration
• Working knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimating
• Intermediate knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal process
• Intermediate knowledge of management techniques and administrative practices

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. 
• 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.

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. 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.

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.
• Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
• Travel to client sites

Salary Plan

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