Staff Structural Federal Engineer

Position Overview

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. At Black & Veatch, an employee-owned company, our people are at the center of everything we do. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure, we empower our professionals to explore new possibilities and leverage their diverse talents to solve humanity’s biggest challenges. In this role, you will be engaged in the design of single-story and/or multi-story structural systems including structural steel, reinforced masonry, and reinforced concrete buildings, as well as foundation and retaining wall design among other critical engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black & Veatch policies; provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Independently applies knowledge and complies with the Black & Veatch quality program, ensuring compliance while supporting continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects—including complex calculations, research, and recommendations for equipment or material selection—and manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Coordinates with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects, assists in identifying key client interests, and supports business development activities.
• Acts as a technical specialist providing consultation, mentoring, and guidance to project teams, while sometimes overseeing lower level engineering work and supporting resource management strategies.
• May assume administrative responsibilities, ensuring policies, procedures, and processes are effectively implemented and communicated.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program.
• Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Preferred Qualifications

• Architectural design experience and familiarity with Artic Design processes.
• Experience working with Navy projects and ASCE 41 standards.
• Experience with renovations and retrofits of structural steel, concrete, or masonry facilities.
• Proficiency in 3D structural analysis applications, including linear and non-linear dynamic analysis.
• Familiarity with USACE requirements, specifications, and design processes.
• Master of Science degree in an ABET accredited Civil or Structural Engineering program is preferred.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools (ANSYS, SAP2000) and knowledge of REVIT Structural, AutoCAD, RISA3D, and related software.
• Knowledge of precast systems, post-tensioning, deep foundations, high seismic analysis design, and mission critical facilities.
• Strong leadership skills including resource management, planning, delegation, and mentoring.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Competitive compensation with a 401K match and comprehensive benefits starting on day 1.
• Flexible work schedules, including hybrid or flexible work options after the initial employment period, support a healthy work-life balance.
• Paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time to support personal needs.
• Additional benefits include a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, a voluntary legal plan, and access to the B&V Credit Union.
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.