Federal Civil Engineer

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

9d•Hybrid

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. At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution. We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives. You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines. Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together. With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work
Minimum of 5 years 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.
Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain security clearance.

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

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.
Contribute to the planning and design of complex site development projects
Professional will have hands-on involvement in permitting process
Professional will have significant interaction with multi-disciplinary internal teams and external clients
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.