**Lead Controls Engineer - Federal** Date: Apr 26, 2025 Location: Gaithersburg, MD, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients. **Company :** B&V Special Projects Corp. **Req Id :** 108654 **Job Title :** Lead Controls Engineer - Federal - Gaithersburg **Location :** RGGAIT **Business Unit Sector :** SPC-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS **Department:** WST BV OPS EDS INSTR & CONTROL **Opportunity Type :** Staff **Relocation eligible :** No **Full time/Part time :** Full-Time **Project Only Hire** **:** No **Recruiter:** Joe Ruback **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** In this role, you will function as a mid-level technical engineer for Federal projects focused on resiliency, redundancy, and reliability. As a **designer** , you will perform the following: + Provide controls design solutions for federal MILCON facilities such as headquarters, data centers, equipment maintenance facilities, hangars, housing, training centers, etc. as well as intelligence/command centers, generation stations, high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) protected facilities, secure compartmented information facilities (SCIF), laboratories, aviation facilities and more. + Design Power Control & Monitoring Systems (PCMS) for controlling switchgear, generators, ATS, UPS, etc. + Design Building Management Systems (BMS) for controlling HVAC, lighting, security, etc. + Produce design drawings, control system specifications, and design analysis documents. + Develop sequence of operations to govern how different system components should interact to ensure smooth and efficient operation. + Develop input/output (I/O) list for the controls systems. + Develop cost estimates and materials lists. + Coordinate with BIM/CAD team for drawing production, utilizing Bluebeam for drawing markups. + Collaborate with large project teams and client stakeholders. + Travel to various sites, both internationally and domestically, to collect data and/or attend meetings. As a **project lead** , you will perform the following: + Review/mentor lower-level engineering work or assignments for accuracy, clarity, and coordination. + Brief client stakeholders on technical aspects of controls systems throughout design development. + Manage assigned budgets, schedules, and quality requirements as well as establish work plan for projects. **The Team** The **Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp.** has its mission to provide a full range of services to our primary client base - U.S. Government agencies and departments. With the unique skill sets we have developed during the 100-plus years of service to our U.S. Government agencies client base, we are able to provide one-of-a-kind solutions to complex mission objectives that arise out of specific challenges faced by and unique to these agencies. Our primary areas of focus are: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Services, Defense Program, Design/Build, Classified, and Environmental. **Key Responsibilities** + Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating quality/engineering standards. + Provide support to business development or pursuit activities. + Independently investigate and learn about new controls system software, hardware, vendors, and related technologies as well as attend related conferences. **Preferred Qualifications** + Professional Engineering (PE) licensure required. No preference on state. + Mission critical, redundant controls systems design experience + Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) + Familiarity with the applicable Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) + Active US security clearance, or ability to obtain one _Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen._ **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 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. **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 **Work Environment/Physical Demands** Normal office environment with a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote **Salary Plan** ENG: Engineering **Job Grade** 130 Black & Veatch endeavors to makeaccessible to any and all users. 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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. In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $122,064.00- $182,892.00 **Job Segment:** Controls Engineer, Quality Engineer, Engineer, Drafting, CAD, Engineering