Senior Consultant - Data Engineering / Data Architect ...

*Senior Consultant - Data Engineering / Data Architect** Date: Feb 3, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS, US Charlotte, NC, US Phoenix, AZ, US Houston, TX, US Tampa, FL, 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 :** 113181 **Opportunity Type :** Staff **Relocation eligible :** No **Full time/Part time :** Full-Time **Project Only Hire :** No **Visa Sponsorship Available:** No **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 Team** Black &Veatch’sDigital Delivery team is a dynamic, cross-functional group of experts in data, technology, GIS, and asset management systems. We deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that help clients navigate complex infrastructure challenges across diverse industries. We partner with clients to align their people, processes, technologies, and data in response to rapid industry transformation. Our work enables organizations to modernize infrastructure,optimizeasset performance, enhance resilience, and achieve long-term sustainability goals. By joining this team,you’llbe part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and client success.You’llcontribute to mission-critical projects that make a meaningful impact on communities and industries around the world. **The Opportunity** Provides technical, architectural, and project leadership across complex, multi‑phase digital and data‑centric client engagements. Accountable for defining data and analytics architecture strategy,advising clients,leading delivery teams, and ensuring solutions align with client businessobjectives. Operates with minimal supervision and exercises independent judgment related to architecture decisions, delivery approach, risk management, and client engagement strategy. This role is intended for an experienced data architecture and engineering professional who can lead complex client engagements, shape digital delivery strategy, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. The position plays a key role in the growth and maturity of Black & Veatch’s Digital and Asset Management Systems Solutions practice. _While the position is eligible for multiple office locations, the preferred locations for this role are Kansas City, Denver, Charlotte, Tampa, Phoenix, and Houston. Strong candidates in other listed locations will be considered._ **Key Responsibilities** Performs analytical, technical, and/or developmental tasks as assigned, including: + Leads technical and architectural communication with clients and internal stakeholders, clearly articulating methodologies, rationale,trade‑offs, and outcomes at both technical and executive levels. + Independently defines and evaluates technical and architectural approaches for complex problems, engaging subject matter experts strategically whileretainingaccountability for solution design. + Leads the design and implementation of modern, enterprise‑scale data platforms and advanced analytics solutions. + Supportand contribute tobusiness development activities, including solution scoping, effort estimation, proposal development, and participation in client pursuit and strategy discussions. + Serves as a trusted advisor to clients on data governance, security, compliance, and operating models, aligned with enterprise and regulatory requirements. + Defines target‑state data architectures and leads delivery of scalable cloud‑based data warehousing and analytics solutions aligned with long‑term client strategies. + Accountable for end‑to‑end delivery of complex digital and data consulting engagements, including scope definition, schedule, budget, risk management, quality assurance, and financial performance. + Acts as the primary client interface for assigned engagements, translating businessobjectivesinto technical and architectural strategies, presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders, and guiding decision‑making. + Defines and governs scalable data pipeline architectures and integration frameworks; provides hands‑on technical leadership and design oversight for ETL/ELT solutions using SQL, Python, and cloud‑native technologies. + Oversees development of analytics applications, dashboards, and reporting solutions, ensuring technical quality and alignment with client decision‑making needs. + Defines and enforces data quality, governance, and security frameworks across engagements; ensures consistent application of best practices and standards. + Provides technical and professional mentorship to internal teams, contributes to practice standards and reusable assets, anddemonstratesthought leadership in data architecture and engineering. **Management Responsibilities** Individual Contributor **Preferred Qualifications** + Master’s degree in data science or engineering + 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in data architecture, data engineering, analytics, or digital consulting, including leadership of complex client engagements. + Familiarity with Infrastructure Design / Construction Projects + Advancedproficiencyin SQL and Python, withdemonstratedability to design, review, and guide complex data engineering solutions + Expert‑level knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts + Deep experience designing and governing enterprise‑scale ETL/ELT and data integration frameworks + Experiencewith Microsoft Power Platform (Power Bl, Power Apps, Power Automate) + Demonstratedexpertiseincloud‑nativedata platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable), including architecture, security, and scalability considerations + Experience leading cross‑functional delivery teams and managing project financial performance in a consulting environment. + Strong executive‑level communication skills with experience presenting architecture, strategy, and recommendations to senior client stakeholders. + Industry certificationsstronglypreferred (e.g., Azure/AWS Solutions Architect, PMP,SAFe, GISP, ESRI Technical Certifications). **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience. 7+ years experience in a business/consulting environment. 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** Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred. **Work Environment and Schedule** + Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments. + Position location is flexible but requires a hybrid schedule out of an existing Black & Veatch Office. + Travel expected in this role. + Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, paid vacation, holiday time, and more. + Tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, and performance-based bonusprogram. + Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a 100% ESOP-owned structure. **Salary Plan** CST: Consulting **Job Grade** 017 Black & Veatch endeavors to makeaccessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned. 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. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click. **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. **Nearest Major Market:** Olathe **Nearest Secondary Market:** Kansas City **Job Segment:** Construction, Engineer, Geology, Architecture, Engineering

Created: 2026-02-06