Graduate Engineer, Civil, Geotech
Black & Veatch
About the Role
As an entry-level Civil Geotech Graduate Engineer at Black & Veatch, you will contribute to critical infrastructure challenges, support diverse projects, and foster your professional growth.
Locations
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Overland Park, KS
Key Responsibilities
- Develop familiarity with departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and Black & Veatch policies and procedures.
- Provide geotechnical design support for above and underground structures, grading, drainage, and pavements.
- Support the analysis and design of foundations, cut & fill retention structures, embankments and slopes, ground improvement, and dewatering systems.
- Participate in project coordination meetings and work with project teams to resolve design challenges and incorporate client requirements.
- Perform routine research and develop recommendations for foundations, retention structures, slopes, and access roads.
- Prepare basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
- Assist with the development of project schedules, cost estimates, and engineering deliverables.
- Focus on the needs of internal clients and gain a basic understanding of external client interests.
- Develop and apply knowledge of engineering software, design tools, and digital delivery methods.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized accredited program.
- Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.
- Basic industry knowledge and technology trends.
- Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles.
Qualifications
- Civil, Structural, or Engineering Geology with civil engineering classes preferred.
- Master's in Geotechnical degree preferred.
- Soil mechanics and foundation engineering courses preferred.
- 3.0 GPA preferred.