Architect - Overland Park, KS 1

Black and Veatch

Black and Veatch Black and 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 and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and 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 Opportunity

The in-house architectural staff provides architectural building support for water, power, data center, and nextgen agricultural projects. 

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors; Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Our architectural group provides design solutions for all Black & Veatch Water/Wastewater projects throughout North America.  The Architect position is responsible for architectural building design and detailing under the direction of a licensed architect.  The Architect will be mentored in how to apply building codes and design standards to our specific building types.  If the candidate is not already experienced in specifications, they will be mentored in specification writing.  The Architect will be exposed to all aspects of professional practice including construction phase services.  Once experienced, the Architect will have the opportunity to lead the complete architectural effort on projects.

The Architectural Team is engaged in the following:
•    Design and Construction Activities
     o    Project Delivery Methods - Traditional Design-Bid-Build and Alternative Delivery/Design Build
     o    Proposal and conceptual design graphics. 
     o    Detailed Design – Coordinating the creation of drawings and specifications with other disciplines.
     o    Construction Phase Services – Reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, etc.
     o    Facility Types – Administrative, Laboratory, Chemical Storage & Handling, Ozone, Filter Galleries, Pump Stations, Solids Handling, Headwork facilities, UV Disinfection, Membrane Filtration, Engine Generator, Blowers/Air Compressors, and others. 
•    Studies
     o    Code Review/Application - Facility review for code compliance
     o    Sustainable Design/LEED - Application of sustainable strategies

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Preferred Qualifications

• Revit  
• AutoCAD 
• SketchUp  
• Excel 
• PowerPoint  
• Sketching ability 
• Detailing 
• Knowledge of varied construction materials 
• Shop drawing review experience 
• Field experience 
• Knowledge of the International Building Code 
• Knowledge of the International Fire Code 
• Microsoft Office Suite 

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. Typically a 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.

Certifications

Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of U.S. Office Locations (select United States). Some positions may be relocation eligible. Speak to your recruiter if you have interest in relocation.

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