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Graduate Engineer, EDGE Program
Date: May 27, 2026
Location: Overland Park, KS, US | Houston, TX, US | Cary, NC, US | Orlando, FL, US | Bloomington, MN, US | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Phoenix, AZ, 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.
About the Position
As an entry-level Graduate Engineer at Black & Veatch, you will help address some of the world's most pressing infrastructure challenges. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects to meet our clients' needs and contribute to the growth and success of Black & Veatch. You will serve as a resource for an assigned function: Civil, Structural, or Electrical.
Black & Veatch’s EDGE Program is a multi-year rotational experience designed to accelerate early-career growth. Participants rotate through 3–4 roles across different business areas including one field assignment to gain a full view of the project lifecycle. It’s a launchpad for future leaders looking to explore career paths, gain hands-on experience, and learn directly from senior mentors. With quarterly development sessions focused on leadership and innovation, you’ll build a strong foundation for long-term success.
Responsibilities
- Engineering Standards: Develops familiarity by reading, understanding, and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and Black & Veatch policies and procedures.
- Quality / Continuous Improvement: Develops an understanding and complies with the Black & Veatch quality program. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
- Engineering Production: Contributes to the preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope. Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work. Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis. Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
- Project Coordination: Shares information with others as requested. Coordinates with others when directed by supervisor or project leadership.
- Client Focus: 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. May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
- Knowledge Sharing, Innovation, and Technology: Shares current knowledge of the latest technology and processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Environmental, or Structural Engineering
- Previous internship experience
- Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Must have less than 2 years of professional engineering or construction experience (internships do not count toward years of experience)
- Basic knowledge of engineering design principles, design guides, and standards
- Insights of industry trends and developing technologies
- Fundamental knowledge of construction practices and principles
- Skilled in Problem Solving, Written Communication, Informing, and Peer Relationships
- Intermittent travel to project sites
- Short-term and long-term relocation to project sites and regional offices
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.
- 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.
- All applicants must have work authorization and will not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
We Offer
- Competitive salary range: $75,050.00 - $95,865.00
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
- Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, and vision insurances, 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, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.
- Performance-based bonus program.
- Opportunity to be part of a 100 percent ESOP-owned company, empowering professionals to drive personal and company growth and share in the financial rewards of 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.
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Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
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