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Graduate Engineer, Structural - Power

Black & Veatch

The Role

Overview

Entry-level structural engineer for power projects, assisting design, analysis, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • calculations
  • data management
  • deliverables
  • equipment selection
  • research
  • quality compliance

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • technology
  • quality
  • communication
  • construction
  • design
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes -Basic knowledge of company quality program -Written Communications -Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles -Intellectual Horsepower -Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline -Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements -Learning on the Fly . Problem Solving -Basic industry knowledge and technology trends

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

-visa sponsorship is not available.

Security Clearance

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