Civil Engineer - Site Development - Federal
About The Position
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. As a Federal Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to focus on the delivery of civil site development projects and will assist in the design, construction, and project management of a wide variety of projects involving grading design, stormwater design, erosion control design culvert design, pavement design, etc. You will contribute to the planning and design of complex site development projects, including emerging and large-scale nuclear facilities. The professional will have hands-on involvement in the permitting process and significant interaction with multi-disciplinary internal teams and external clients.
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.
- 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.
- U.S. citizenship is a requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline
- Licensed PE or ability and interest to obtain PE and/or be in active pursuit of registration
- Understanding of civil site development (i.e., Site Plans, Permitting, Grading, Storm Water Management, Storm Water Design)
- Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D for design and drafting.
- Exposure to transportation‑related civil design.
- Comfort in client‑facing roles, including presenting technical information.
- Ability to work across teams and contribute to multi‑disciplinary project delivery.
- Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new engineering challenges.
- Ability to support multiple projects and manage deadlines in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Support civil site development design including grading, drainage, stormwater systems, utilities, erosion control, and pavement layouts.
- Assist with preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and permitting documentation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Participate in project planning, scheduling, and coordination with federal clients and contractors.
- Engage in field visits and on‑site reviews as needed.
- Communicate effectively with clients and project partners in a professional, solutions‑oriented manner
Benefits
- 401K match
- competitive compensation
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- disability insurance
- wellness program
- flexible work schedules
- paid vacation
- paid holiday time
- sick time
- dependent sick time
- company-matched 401k plan
- adoption reimbursement
- tuition reimbursement
- vendor discounts
- employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- pre-taxed accounts
- voluntary legal plan
- B&V Credit Union
- performance-based bonus program
- stock ownership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
