Graduate Engineer, Instrument & Controls

About the Role

The Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer role is an entry-level position within the Engineering & Development Services group. This role is for a qualified engineering professional interested in working on projects in sectors such as power generation, renewables, water treatment, oil and gas, and cyber and physical security. The role functions in an engineer capacity, performing routine aspects of engineering assignments under close supervision.

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 a field assignment, to gain a full view of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Function in an engineer capacity, under close supervision.
• Apply department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and Black & Veatch policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the preparation of engineering deliverables such as Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), reports, engineering specifications, and technical studies and evaluations.
• Perform routine research and analysis to develop recommendations for instrumentation and equipment selection.
• Adhere to scope, schedule, and budget, as well as quality requirements under the Black & Veatch quality program.
• Focus on the needs of internal clients (Project Team and Leadership) while gaining an understanding of external client needs and drivers.
• Directly coordinate with the project team by sharing information and design decisions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Requires a 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 company quality program.
• Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles.

Preferred Non-Technical Skills

• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Written Communications
• Drive For Results
• Informing
• Listening
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Qualifications

• Must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected), which may include: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Work environment may offer hybrid or flexible work options after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.