Graduate Engineer, EDGE Program

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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.

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.

• Engineering Standards: Develop familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black & Veatch policies and procedures.
• Quality / Continuous Improvement:
  • Develop an understanding and comply with the Black & Veatch quality program.
  • Support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Engineering Production:
  • Contribute to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope.
  • Perform routine research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
  • Collect, assimilate, and manage data for engineering work.
  • Prepare basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis.
  • Understand and adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Project Coordination:
  • Share information with others as requested.
  • Coordinate with others when directed by supervisor or project leadership.
• Client Focus:
  • Focus on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
  • May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
• Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
  • Share current knowledge of latest technology and processes.

• 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.

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program in the home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search) in compliance with 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.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies 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.