Graduate Engineer, Structural - Federal

About the Position

Graduate Engineer, Structural - Federal

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. 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.

Job Summary

As an Entry Level Structural (Federal) Engineer at Black & Veatch, you will play a meaningful role in addressing some of the world’s most critical infrastructure challenges. This role 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.

Chosen candidates will be located in (or relocate to) Overland Park, KS.

Responsibilities

Engineering Standards

• Develops familiarity by reading, understanding, and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and Black and Veatch policies and procedures.

Quality / Continuous Improvement

• Develops an understanding and complies with the Black and 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

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Non-Technical Skills

• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Written Communications
• Drive For Results
• Informing
• Listening
• Dealing with Ambiguity

Preferred Technical Skills

• 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 company quality program.
• Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles.

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.
• Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

We Offer

• Flexible Work Options: 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: Health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Additional Benefits: Company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.
• Performance Bonus: Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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 are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide 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

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