Graduate Engineer, Structural - Water Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Graduate Engineer, Structural - Water

Date : Sep 9, 2025

Location : Phoenix, AZ, US

Company : Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 110644

Opportunity Type : College full time

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time / Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available : Yes

Overview

As an entry-level Structural Engineer (Water Department) at Black & Veatch in Phoenix, AZ 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.

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 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's 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

Qualifications

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.

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 :

Note : All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements as part of qualification for employment.

Minimum Requirements

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.

Work Environment

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments

Salary

ENG : Engineering

Job Grade

014

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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a 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. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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