2025’s 30 Under 30 EC&M Electrical All Stars: Emily Neumann

Emily Neumann

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer

Company: Black & Veatch

Location: Bloomington, Minn.

Age: 29

Years on the Job: 7

Interests: Playing pickleball and quilting

Over the years, Emily Neumann has had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects with very different scopes and requirements, which has pushed her to keep growing, adapting, and building out her skill set to meet new challenges and take on greater responsibility.

The electrical industry runs in the family for Emily Neumann, who grew up in Ramsey, Minn. Her dad and sister are both electrical engineers, which inspired her to pursue engineering.

“I was especially drawn to circuits, but it wasn’t until my first internship that I realized I wanted to follow their path and work in the power industry too,” she said. “That hands-on experience really solidified my interest and showed me how dynamic and impactful this field can be.”

She earned her electrical engineering degree from the University of Minnesota. While in school, she interned year-round at Xcel Energy for two years, which gave her early exposure to large-scale power systems and operations. After graduating, she joined Black & Veatch, where she’s been working the last seven years.

“During that time, I’ve worked on a wide range of substation design projects for multiple different clients, which has given me a broad set of skills and a strong foundation to tackle complex engineering challenges,” she said.

As a lead electrical engineer and supervisor, her core responsibilities include reviewing and signing off on substation design packages, supporting equipment procurement and vendor coordination, mentoring newer engineers, and meeting with direct reports to discuss talent development.

In addition to her technical work, she’s taken on several leadership and engagement roles. For example, she mentors the leads of her company’s local internship program, serves on the office engagement team, and regularly participates in outreach efforts, such as speaking at student groups at local colleges.

“These experiences have allowed me to support the growth of others while continuing to develop my own leadership skills,” she said. “I’m passionate about mentoring and team building, so I see myself in a role where I can influence both the technical direction and the growth of the people around me.”