Civil Engineer - Water

About the Position

Civil Engineer - Water

Date: Jun 30, 2026

Location: Grand Rapids, MI, 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. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Responsibilities

• Perform design of projects from the conceptual and bid phase through design completion for project needs and requirements set by the project managers based on client needs.
• Assist the Engineering Manager in maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Assist the Engineering Manager in managing sub-consultants.
• Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, interface directly with the client or sub-consultants.
• Support business development through writing of technical approaches, scopes of work, and presentations to clients.
• Utilizes knowledge of regularly used civil concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the water engineering industry.
• Applies knowledge to complex projects, find and develop non-standard design solutions to better serve clients' project specifications.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines and project team.
• Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables.
• Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Plans and conducts independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Reviews engineering work and/or assignments of early career professionals.
• Is responsible for one or more of the following: overseeing collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work; leading smaller production teams; and serving as the responsible charge for a project.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Licensed PE or ability and interest to obtain PE and/or be in active pursuit of registration.
• Thorough understanding of water and wastewater design (i.e., Infrastructure, Conveyance, Pump Stations/Lift Stations).
• Ability and motivation to lead portions of complex projects with guidance and mentorship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• 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.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Hybrid environment allowing you to balance your work and personal life.
• Opportunity to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey.
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including health care benefits, disability, wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, 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.
• Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• Opportunity to 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 and do 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.

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