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Geotechnical Engineer
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Black & Veatch .
As an employee‑owned company, we empower our people to grow, explore new possibilities, and solve humanity’s biggest challenges. With over 100 years of experience in sustainable infrastructure, we build a world of difference. Opportunity
In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop design materials for heavy‑civil works projects, including generation, power infrastructure (transmission, distribution, substations), solar, wind, dams, buried infrastructure, tunnels, and more. Perform analysis, design calculations, and design sketches, and prepare geotechnical design reports to meet project requirements. Perform, coordinate, and manage geotechnical field investigations. Coordinate, manage, observe, and document geotechnical construction activities such as grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, and retaining walls. Estimated 20–40 % travel to field assignments. Team
As part of BV Operations, your skills will support projects across our three market sectors—Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial—spanning exciting opportunities worldwide. Key Responsibilities
Coordinate internal teams and resources while understanding client interests and needs. Develop structural technical specifications, plans, and details for projects such as power generation facilities, substations, transmission lines, solar sites, dams, canals, flood‑control projects, municipal water, wastewater, and pipelines. Plan, design, and oversee geotechnical aspects for projects both in the office and in the field. Travel to field assignments as required; field time estimated 20–40 %. Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of experience supporting geotechnical/heavy‑civil projects. Experience with geotechnical investigations, grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, and retaining walls. Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred). Active Engineering‑in‑Training (EIT) license (preferred). Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor‑vehicle records search. Certifications
Active Engineering‑in‑Training (EIT) license and actively pursuing a Professional Engineering (PE) license. Work Environment / Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days. Typical office and construction environments, exposure to extreme weather, high noise levels, safety hazards, and airborne chemicals. Requires sitting, walking, talking, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, and lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Black & Veatch is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. Benefits
Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, holiday, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, adoption reimbursement, and a comprehensive wellness program.
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Geotechnical Engineer
role at
Black & Veatch .
As an employee‑owned company, we empower our people to grow, explore new possibilities, and solve humanity’s biggest challenges. With over 100 years of experience in sustainable infrastructure, we build a world of difference. Opportunity
In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop design materials for heavy‑civil works projects, including generation, power infrastructure (transmission, distribution, substations), solar, wind, dams, buried infrastructure, tunnels, and more. Perform analysis, design calculations, and design sketches, and prepare geotechnical design reports to meet project requirements. Perform, coordinate, and manage geotechnical field investigations. Coordinate, manage, observe, and document geotechnical construction activities such as grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, and retaining walls. Estimated 20–40 % travel to field assignments. Team
As part of BV Operations, your skills will support projects across our three market sectors—Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial—spanning exciting opportunities worldwide. Key Responsibilities
Coordinate internal teams and resources while understanding client interests and needs. Develop structural technical specifications, plans, and details for projects such as power generation facilities, substations, transmission lines, solar sites, dams, canals, flood‑control projects, municipal water, wastewater, and pipelines. Plan, design, and oversee geotechnical aspects for projects both in the office and in the field. Travel to field assignments as required; field time estimated 20–40 %. Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of experience supporting geotechnical/heavy‑civil projects. Experience with geotechnical investigations, grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, and retaining walls. Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred). Active Engineering‑in‑Training (EIT) license (preferred). Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor‑vehicle records search. Certifications
Active Engineering‑in‑Training (EIT) license and actively pursuing a Professional Engineering (PE) license. Work Environment / Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days. Typical office and construction environments, exposure to extreme weather, high noise levels, safety hazards, and airborne chemicals. Requires sitting, walking, talking, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, and lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Black & Veatch is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. Benefits
Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, holiday, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, adoption reimbursement, and a comprehensive wellness program.
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