Associate Architect

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Company : B&V Special Projects Corp. Req Id : 113613 Opportunity Type : Staff Relocation eligible : No Full time/Part time : Full-Time Project Only Hire : No Visa Sponsorship Available: No Why Black and VeatchBlack & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.The TeamThe Black & Veatch Federal Business is grounded in history and engineering the future. We have 100+ years of experience supporting the Federal government and are dedicated to employing talented and passionate professionals. Our vision is to be the greatest infrastructure solutions provider delivering top tier and high-quality design and engineering services to the Federal government. Our primary areas of focus include: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and Classified Design Services, Construction Designer of Record (DOR) Services, Environmental Services, and Integrated (multi subcontract) Services. Typical client base includes Department of Defense (DOD), United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) and many private companies in the Federal arena where Black & Veatch frequently teams for project execution in joint venture (JV) roles or utilizes a sub/prime contracting arrangement. Key Responsibilities Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures. Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate. Continues developing knowledge and complies with BV quality program relative to assigned tasks. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts. Prepares and verifies less complex architectural deliverables. Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Collects, assimilates, and manages data for architectural work. Prepares architectural calculations following standard methods and principles. Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Seeks out supervisor or project leadership to share information and gain guidance with respect to details of design and interdisciplinary coordination. Coordinates with others as assigned by supervisor or project leadership. 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. Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture from an NAAB or a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
Typically a minimum of 1 year related work experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Current enrollment and participation in Intern Development Program (IDP) is preferred
Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures.
Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate.
Continues developing knowledge and complies with BV quality program relative to assigned tasks.
Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
Prepares and verifies less complex architectural deliverables.
Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
Collects, assimilates, and manages data for architectural work.
Prepares architectural calculations following standard methods and principles.
Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Seeks out supervisor or project leadership to share information and gain guidance with respect to details of design and interdisciplinary coordination.
Coordinates with others as assigned by supervisor or project leadership.
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. Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.

Benefits

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities.
We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning.
You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey.
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.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.