Architect 1- Water- Kansas City

Date: Apr 30, 2022

Location:

Kansas City, MO, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 45621

Job Title : Architect 1- Water- Kansas City

Location : KCW

Business Unit Sector : COR-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS

Opportunity Type : College full time

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

Job Summary

Under close supervision, performs routine aspects of architectural assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic architectural principles. Applies knowledge of architectural principles to prescribed techniques and procedures to complete project assignments.

Key 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

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Current enrollment and participation in Intern Development Program (IDP) is preferred
Preferred Skills: 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

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Competencies

Decision quality

Salary Plan

ARC: Architecture

Job Grade

001

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