Civil Engineer - Federal

Why Black and Veatch

Black & 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.

Job Summary

As a Federal Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Focus on the delivery of civil site development projects and will assist in the design, construction, and project management of a wide variety of projects involving grading design, stormwater design, erosion control design culvert design, pavement design, etc.
• Contribute to the planning and design of complex site development projects, including emerging and large-scale nuclear facilities
• Professional will have hands-on involvement in permitting process
• Professional will have significant interaction with multi-disciplinary internal teams and external clients

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support the Federal market sector. 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

• Support civil site development design including grading, drainage, stormwater systems, utilities, erosion control, and pavement layouts.
• Assist with preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and permitting documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and coordination with federal clients and contractors.
• Engage in field visits and on‑site reviews as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients and project partners in a professional, solutions‑oriented manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline
• Licensed PE or ability and interest to obtain PE and/or be in active pursuit of registration
• Understanding of civil site development (i.e., Site Plans, Permitting, Grading, Storm Water Management, Storm Water Design)
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D for design and drafting.
• Exposure to transportation‑related civil design.
• Comfort in client‑facing roles, including presenting technical information.
• Ability to work across teams and contribute to multi‑disciplinary project delivery.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new engineering challenges.
• Ability to support multiple projects and manage deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• 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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• May be subject to extreme cold (temperatures below 30 degrees for periods of more than one hour), extreme heat (temperatures above 90 degrees for periods of more than one hour), hazards (electrical currents, working on scaffold).

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