Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

Black & Veatch is hiring an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to support heavy civil infrastructure projects, including generation and power infrastructure, solar and wind facilities, dams, buried infrastructure, tunnels, and water-related projects. The role works with multidisciplinary teams to develop project design materials and coordinate internal resources while understanding client needs.

The engineer plans, designs, and oversees geotechnical project work in the office and in the field. Responsibilities include conducting analyses and design calculations, preparing design sketches and geotechnical reports, and developing technical specifications, plans, and details. The role also involves planning, coordinating, managing, observing, and documenting geotechnical field investigations and construction activities, including grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, and retaining walls. Field assignments and travel are required; field time is estimated at 20–40%. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, at the manager’s discretion and based on performance and work assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the applicant’s home country or country of practice.
• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Ability to travel for field assignments as required.
• Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with geotechnical investigations, grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, and retaining walls.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Active Engineering-in-Training (EIT) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop design materials for heavy civil projects, including power infrastructure, renewable energy, dams, buried infrastructure, and tunnels.
• Coordinate internal teams and resources while understanding client interests and needs.
• Perform geotechnical analyses and design calculations, prepare design sketches, and produce geotechnical design reports.
• Develop technical specifications, plans, and details for infrastructure projects.
• Plan, design, and oversee geotechnical aspects of projects in the office and field.
• Perform, coordinate, and manage geotechnical field investigations.
• Coordinate, manage, observe, and document geotechnical construction activities, including grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, and retaining walls.
• Travel for field assignments as required; field time is estimated at 20–40%.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time and dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
• Adoption reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-tax accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program
• Employee stock ownership and participation in financial rewards through stock ownership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level