New hires reinforce Black & Veatch’s long-standing presence and growing investment across Texas

Black & Veatch announces four strategic new hires in its Houston office to continue its work with the energy majors based here as well as other critical infrastructure work in power, water, grid and related digital infrastructure across the state and the region.

The company recently hired Robert Carpenter, Saood Baig and Andres Macia, strengthening the firm’s technical and commercial capabilities while reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the Texas market. The team develops integrated, reliable and bankable solutions for new and established processes in the fuels and natural resources market. Jennifer Pearsall also has joined the company as marketing lead for the company’s Construction businesses and Power Providers sector, enhancing the firm’s client engagement and regional market focus as demand for resilient, innovative infrastructure continues to grow.

Carpenter joins the team with almost 30 years of experience in the Houston area — including GE Energy and Air Products — supporting refining, gas processing and carbon capture. At Black & Veatch he is responsible for leading the Advanced Process Solutions team, which executes projects and services for Black & Veatch’s clients. Carpenter has an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering and an MBA, both from Texas A&M University.

Baig joins the team with more than two decades of global experience — including for Exxon Mobil — supporting EPC and technology driven projects across refining, petrochemicals, utilities and advanced energy systems. His background includes project engineering, equipment design, competitiveness reviews and technical support for large-scale capital programs, bringing practical execution expertise to Black & Veatch’s growing portfolio.

Macia has more than 25 years of project development, engineering and construction experience across energy and industrial markets. He has led commercial strategy and execution of petrochemical, LNG, hydrogen and CCUS projects. His career spans owner and contractor assignments, domestic and international markets and broad stakeholder engagement, regularly supporting projects from early development through execution and operation. At Black & Veatch he will manage programs and solutions across the Gulf Coast region. Macia holds an undergraduate degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Houston.

Pearsall brings more than 15 years of experience, most recently leading marketing for Wood Mackenzie’s global power and renewables business supporting new customer growth and cross-selling across the portfolio. Prior to that role, she spent time at Innowatts and NRG in marketing roles. Pearsall holds a bachelor’s degree from Mount Holyoke College in Psychology and French.

These additions reflect Black & Veatch’s continued growth in Houston and across Texas, a core market for the company’s energy, full‑lifecycle power and infrastructure advisory solutions. With decades of experience delivering complex projects statewide, the company continues to invest in local talent and leadership to serve Texas‑based clients.

As Black & Veatch’s second‑largest office globally, Houston is home to more than 300 professionals and relocated in December 2025 to a new Energy Corridor office that serves as the regional hub for power and energy work, with further expansion expected. Together, these strategic hires reinforce Black & Veatch’s long‑term investment in Texas as a leading center for advanced energy, power and industrial solutions.

Editor’s Notes:

• Saood Baig LinkedIn profile

• Robert Carpenter LinkedIn profile

• Andres Macia LinkedIn profile

• Jennifer Pearsall LinkedIn profile

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