Graduate Engineer, Electrical - Data Centers

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Darien, IL

18h•$85,000 - $99,194

About The Position

Black & Veatch is hiring an entry-level Electrical Engineer to help address infrastructure challenges and contribute to client projects and the company’s growth. The engineer will be assigned to a functional area in the Water & Wastewater department. The role involves learning and applying engineering standards and policies, preparing basic engineering work products and calculations, coordinating with project colleagues, and supporting client-focused and continuous-improvement efforts. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the applicant’s home country or the country where the professional is practicing.
Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.

Nice To Haves

Coursework and knowledge in power systems, motors, transformers, renewable energy, power delivery, or three-phase power calculations.
Previous internship experience.
Basic knowledge of engineering design principles, design guides, and standards.
Insight into industry trends and developing technologies.
Fundamental knowledge of construction practices and principles.
Skills in problem solving, written communication, informing, and peer relationships.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

Develop familiarity with departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and company policies and procedures.
Understand and comply with the company quality program and support continuous improvement and change management.
Contribute to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables, including drawings, reports, specifications, and limited-scope studies.
Conduct routine research and develop recommendations for equipment and materials selection.
Collect, assimilate, and manage data for engineering work.
Prepare basic engineering calculations using standard methods and principles applied in similar analyses.
Adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Share information and coordinate with others as requested or directed by a supervisor or project leadership.
Focus on internal project-team clients and develop a basic understanding of external clients’ interests and drivers.
Provide support to business development or pursuit activities as needed.
Share current knowledge of technology and processes.