Black & Veatch
Graduate Engineer, Civil - Site Development
Black & Veatch, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
Graduate Engineer, Civil - Site Development
Date: Sep 10, 2025
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\u2019s 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 Civil Engineer at Black & Veatch in Overland Park, KS, you will play a meaningful role in addressing some of the world\u2019s most critical infrastructure challenges. This position 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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Contributes to 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 basic understanding of external client\u2019s main interests and drivers
May provide support to business development or pursuit activities
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
Learning on the Fly
Problem Solving
Drive For Results
Informing
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\u2019s 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.
Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager direction, job performance and work assignments.
Salary Plan Job Grade 014
Black & Veatch is committed to accessibility of its careers site. If you need assistance completing the application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only.
Black & Veatch is an equal opportunity employer. We 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.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. We engage with search firms directly for hiring needs.
Nearest Major Market: Olathe
Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
Job Segment: Construction, Civil Engineer, Engineer, Engineering
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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\u2019s 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 Civil Engineer at Black & Veatch in Overland Park, KS, you will play a meaningful role in addressing some of the world\u2019s most critical infrastructure challenges. This position 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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Contributes to 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 basic understanding of external client\u2019s main interests and drivers
May provide support to business development or pursuit activities
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
Learning on the Fly
Problem Solving
Drive For Results
Informing
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\u2019s 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.
Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager direction, job performance and work assignments.
Salary Plan Job Grade 014
Black & Veatch is committed to accessibility of its careers site. If you need assistance completing the application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only.
Black & Veatch is an equal opportunity employer. We 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.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. We engage with search firms directly for hiring needs.
Nearest Major Market: Olathe
Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
Job Segment: Construction, Civil Engineer, Engineer, Engineering
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