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EDS Distribution Solution Manager

Date:  Mar 3, 2026
Location: 

Overland Park, KS, US Austin, TX, US Chattanooga, TN, US Orlando, FL, US Creve Coeur, MO, US Dallas, TX, US Tualatin, OR, US Houston, TX, US Phoenix, AZ, US Arlington, VA, US Jacksonville, FL, US Cary, NC, US Ann Arbor, MI, 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 : 113672 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black & 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

Supports functional strategies as an Engineering & Development Services (EDS) contact for the Distribution area of the Distributed Infrastructure Solution and the applicable project leadership to bring an understanding of current and new projects to the Global EDS Team. Provides high level monitoring of engineering design execution. Collaborates with Distribution business leadership on alignment of opportunites with engineering design skills, capabilities and capacity to support. Supports the EDS Distribution Infrastructure Solution leader, with a specific focus on the Distribution area.
 
Responsible for the development of optimal and consistent engineering Solution execution processes and design approaches for Distribution, including continuous review, improvement and updating of documentation (QMS, etc.). Develops typical/template engineering design deliverables for the Distribution area in collaboration with Distirbution leadership and the BV Chief Engineers. Drives development of training and onboarding materials for Distribution professionals. Accountable for driving collaboration across Solutions, Regions, and other internal Ops/EDS stakeholders on the adoption and evolution of BVs programmatic engineering execution approaches in this area. Supports the EDS Solutions Engineering Excellence leader, with a specific focus on the Distribution area..
 
Responsible for Engineering Management hiring, growth and associated resource management strategies and culture geared toward supporting Distribution strategic growth and optimizing efficiency and agility, while building high performing teams. Provides the workforce management for the team in support of the Design & Engineering Management Leader. Supports the EDS Engineering & Design Management leader with a specific focus on the Distribution area.

The Team

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive joint accountability for project execution and safety performance globally
  • Collaborate with Market Sector and Solutions Leaders and project leadership to understand new and existing business strategies globally and prepare for growth in emerging markets
  • Track new business proposals and staffing trends that will drive collaboration with EDS Discipline leaders to build proposal and project teams.
  • Monitor project challenges for elevation to EDS Leadership, Chief Engineers, and/or EDS Resources Discipline Leaders
  • Work with the Market Sector and Solution leaders, Quality, and EDS Engineering Excellence Leaders on the strategy for improvements to processes and tools that will drive efficiency and prepare for future opportunities and markets
  • Support EM professional growth, training, development and succession planning.
  • Development and management of Distribution engineering execution processes to support the achievement of BVs Next Gen Strategy.
  • Coordinate engineering execution processes with all Op’s stakeholders (Construction, Supply Chain, PJC, PMO, etc.) to support efficient project execution of Distribution projects globally.
  • Drive continuous improvements and standardization of Distribution engineering execution processes. 
  • Develop and continued execution of effective tactics to drive collaboration, influence and build followership of stakeholders related to Distribution engineering execution approaches and processes.   
  • Accountable for the quality review and accuracy of EDS Distribution engineering execution processes within QMS documents, including continuous improvement, incorporation of best practices and lessons learned, and management of required updates.
  • Support the hiring, onboaring, training, development, and staffing of EM staff for Distribution projects.
  • Support the hiring goals by identifying potential hires, conducting interviews, developing employment offers, and supporting onboarding activities.
  • Track existing and new business planning and support staffing trends utilizing tools such as Tempus that will drive collaboration with EDS Leaders as well as the Distributed Infrastructure Solution.
  • Assist in identifying project risks and elevate concerns to project teams. Provide support as needed to assist project teams to meet project budget and schedule.
  • Monitor individual professional challenges in coordination with group supervisors for elevation to EDS Leadership, Chief Engineers, EDS Discipline Leaders, and/or Solution Leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, HR-related, or other related technical discipline
  • Experience with managing and delivering Services or EPC proposals and projects  
  • 7+ years’ proposal and client relationship experience in one of BV's markets

  • Understands business on a global scale and that different approaches work in different places

  • Proposal knowledge

  • Market Sector specific industry knowledge

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Risk management

  • Technical depth

  • Excellent problem-solving skills

  • Champion of innovation

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. 7+ years of management experience in areas such as engineering, environmental, land services, project management and/or operations management.

 

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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment with extensive sitting, keyboarding, screen time and communicating in-person and through a variety of platforms (email, phone, MS Teams, etc).

Competencies

Interpersonal Skills

Salary Plan

ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties

Job Grade

018

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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.

 

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