Graduate Engineer, Civil - Site Development (EDGE)

Black & Veatch

The Role

Overview

Entry-level civil engineer rotating through projects in EDGE program.

Key Responsibilities

  • data management
  • engineering drawings
  • engineering calculations
  • research recommendations
  • site visits
  • quality compliance

Tasks

-Coordinates with others when directed by supervisor or project leadership -Contributes to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope -Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work -Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers -Intermittent travel to project sites -Develops familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures -Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis -Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection -Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts -Shares information with others as requested -May provide support to business development or pursuit activities -Develops an understanding and complies with the Black and Veatch quality program

Requirements

  • problem solving
  • 3.5 gpa
  • <2 years
  • design knowledge
  • constructability
  • industry trends

What You Bring

-Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements -Learning on the Fly . Problem Solving -Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes -Written Communications -Basic industry knowledge and technology trends -Basic knowledge of company quality program -Must have less than 2 years professional engineering or construction experience. Internships do not count toward years of experience. -Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher -Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline -Intellectual Horsepower -Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles

Benefits

-Short-term and long-term relocation to project sites and regional office.

The Company

About Black & Veatch

-Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors. -The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities. -It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations. -Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

Sector Specialisms

Power Delivery

Fuels

Power Generation

Water Solutions

Communications

Renewable Energy

Smart Grids

Digital Infrastructure

Environmental

Air Quality

Water Quality

Natural Capital

Climate Change

Infrastructure

Engineering

Procurement

Construction Management

Consulting

Project Management

Asset Modernization

Decommissioning

Levees and Flood Control

Pump Stations

Right-of-Way and Permitting

Remediation and Resiliency Projects

Visa Sponsorship

-applicants must have work authorization and will not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.