Graduate Architect

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, KS

18d • 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 : 114142
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 ResponsibilitiesDevelops familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures Develops an understanding and complies with the Black and Veatch quality program Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts Contributes to preparation of less complex architectural deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection Collects, assimilates, and manages data for architectural work Prepares basic architectural calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar architectural analysis Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements Shares information with others as requested Coordinates with others when directed 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.
• No experience required.
• 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
• Preferred Skils: learning on the fly, problem solving, intellectual horsepower, written communications, drive for results, informing, listening, dealing with ambiguity, basic knowledge of architectural design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned architectural discipline, basic industry knowledge and technology trends, basic knowledge of company quality program, basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles

Responsibilities

• Develops familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
• Develops an understanding and complies with the Black and Veatch quality program
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
• Contributes to preparation of less complex architectural deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope
• Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for architectural work
• Prepares basic architectural calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar architectural analysis
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Shares information with others as requested
• Coordinates with others when directed 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

• We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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