Graduate Engineer, Civil - Water - Kansas City

Position Overview

As an entry-level Civil Engineer at Black & Veatch, you will play a meaningful role in addressing some of the world’s most critical water infrastructure challenges. You will contribute to diverse and impactful projects while advancing your professional growth and supporting the long‐term success of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Standards: Develop familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black & Veatch policies and procedures.
• Quality / Continuous Improvement: Comply with the Black & Veatch quality program and support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Engineering Production: Contribute to preparation of less complex deliverables (drawings, reports, specifications, studies), perform routine research, recommend equipment/materials, manage data, prepare basic calculations, and adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Project Coordination: Share information as requested and coordinate with team members as directed by supervisors or project leadership.
• Client Focus: Address the needs of internal clients by gaining a basic understanding of external client drivers and support business development or pursuit activities as needed.
• Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology: Share current knowledge of the latest technology and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized accredited program.
• Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Prior water internship or water coursework preferred.
• Preferred Non-Technical Skills: Problem Solving, Written Communications, Drive For Results, Informing and Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity.
• Preferred Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards, industry knowledge and technology trends, familiarity with the company quality program, and understanding of construction and constructability practices.

Benefits & Perks

• Annual Compensation: $75,050.00 - $88,001.55
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances, along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible Work Options: Hybrid/flexible work schedules after the first 90 days, paid vacation, holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.
• Financial Benefits: Company-matched 401(k) plan, performance-based bonus program, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and B&V Credit Union.
• Employee Ownership: 100% ESOP-owned company offering shared financial rewards through stock ownership.