Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Federal)

Black & Veatch · Atlanta, GA
📅 Posted May 26📍 Atlanta, GA🏢 On-site💰 Est. $142,000 - $182,000
📍 Location
Atlanta, GA
Open in Google Maps →
About the job

Position: Associate Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical (Federal) Job Details | Black & Veatch Family [...] Date: Feb 24, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS, US; Denver, CO, US; Arlington, VA, US; Dallas, TX, US; Atlanta, GA, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies; B&V Special Projects Corp. 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. 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 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 Design Bid Build 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…
About the company
Black & VeatchB
Black & Veatch
Construction · Lapeer, kansas

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned, global leader in building critical human infrastructure in Energy, Water, Telecommunications and Government Services. Since 1915, we have helped our clients improve the lives of people in over 100 countries through consulting, engineering, construction, operations and program manage…

🔎 View company & find hiring managers →
Ready to apply?

Takes a minute — just your name, email, and résumé.

Similar jobs
See all open jobs →
Posted by
Gus Cawley, CPA
Gus Cawley, CPA
President
Your point of contact for this role
✉ Messagein LinkedIn ↗
100XRECRUITING
Powered by 100X Recruiting
© 2026 Zipapply LLC. 100X Recruiting is a division of Zipapply LLC. All rights reserved.
Terms  ·  Privacy