Civil Engineer Intern - Geotech

About the Position

Civil Engineer Intern - Geotech

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world.

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution. You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Job Summary

As a Summer Intern at Black & Veatch you will play a meaningful role in addressing some of the world’s most critical infrastructure challenges. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse, impactful projects that support our clients’ goals while fostering your professional growth and advancing the success of Black & Veatch.

Join our team as a Geotechnical Engineer Intern supporting our geotechnical projects.

Responsibilities

• Develops familiarity by reading, understanding, and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and Black & Veatch policies and procedures.
• Provide geotechnical design support for both above and underground structures, grading, drainage, and pavements.
• Support the analysis and design of foundations, cut & fill retention structures, embankments, and slopes, ground improvement, and dewatering systems.
• Participates in project coordination meetings and works with project teams to resolve design challenges and incorporate client requirements.
• Performs routine research and develops recommendations for foundations, retention structures, slopes, and access roads.
• Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis.
• Assists with development of project schedules, cost estimates, and engineering deliverables to support successful project execution.
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain a basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
• Develops and applies knowledge of engineering software, design tools, and digital delivery methods.

Requirements

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Civil, Structural, or engineering geology with civil engineering classes preferred.
  • Master's in geotechnical degree is preferred.
  • Soil mechanics and foundation engineering courses preferred.
  • 3.0 GPA preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.
  • Basic industry knowledge and technology trends.
  • Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles.

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • No experience required.
  • Current enrollment in an ABET accredited university in a Civil Engineering program with an emphasis in Structural, Environmental, Transportation, or Geotechnical.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This intern position is expected to be in the office on a full-time basis.

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

097

Hourly compensation range: $18.72 - $35.19

We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.
• Opportunity for a performance-based bonus program.
• 100 percent ESOP-owned company where professionals share in the financial rewards of the company's success through stock ownership.

About the Company

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. We value diverse voices and perspectives, cultivating an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and providing innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries, and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

Nearest Major Market: Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

Job Segment: Civil Engineer, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction, Entry Level Engineer, Engineering

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