Graduate Engineer, Civil - Site Development (Field)

Job Summary

As an entry-level Field Engineer, you will provide subcontractors with information and direction, as outlined within contract specifications, to allow the work to proceed as scheduled. You will have authority to interpret technical requirements and provide solutions in conjunction with discipline Civil Project Discipline Engineer and Discipline Superintendent, and under the direction and guidance of the Site Manager, to provide drawings and data, and to direct work as assigned and consistent with Company's contractual commitments. May perform subcontract administration of Civil specific or assigned procurements.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards: 

• Develops familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures

Quality / Continuous Improvement: 

• Develops an understanding and complies with the Black and Veatch quality program 
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Engineering Production:

• Contributes to preparation of less complex engineering 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 engineering work 
• Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis 
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements

Project Coordination:

• Shares information with others as requested 
• Coordinates with others when directed by supervisor or project leadership

Client Focus:

• 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

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes 

Preferred Qualifications

Anticipating a December 2025 graduate to start at the end of Q1, 

GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.

Passed FE exam preferred. 

Preferred Non-Technical Skills:

• Problem Solving. 
• Written Communications
• Drive For Results
• Informing and Listening
• Dealing with Ambiguity 

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering 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 Civil Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. 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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This position will initially be located on a field project site. Must be willing to relocate. Must have reliable transportation.  This position will transition to a full-time office role once the field project site role is complete.

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.   
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 
• Work up to a 10 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:  
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions 
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. 
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position. 

Salary Plan

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