Federal Civil Engineer
Date: Jul 16, 2026
Location:
Arlington, VA, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.
Req Id : 116069
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity
As the Federal Civil Engineer , you will have the opportunity to:
Function as a technical specialist or in a lead role
With minimal supervision, apply advanced engineering techniques and analyses
Continue building on knowledge to develop concepts and approach more complex engineering problems
Provide technical guidance over a group or supervise engineering staff on projects of low to medium complexity
Be responsible for developing, validating, and presenting specialist/technical output.
The Team
The Black & Veatch Federal Business is grounded in history and engineering the future. We have 100+ years of experience supporting the Federal government and are dedicated to employing talented and passionate professionals. Our vision is to be the greatest infrastructure solutions provider delivering top tier and high-quality design and engineering services to the Federal government. Our primary areas of focus include: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and Classified Design Services, Construction Designer of Record (DOR) Services, Environmental Services, and Integrated (multi subcontract) Services.
Typical client base includes Department of Defense (DOD), United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) and many private companies in the Federal arena where Black & Veatch frequently teams for project execution in joint venture (JV) roles or utilizes a sub/prime contracting arrangement.
Key Responsibilities
Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies
Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
Independently applies knowledge and complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks
May be responsible for ensuring compliance with B&V quality program
Provides related guidance and direction to others
Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects.
Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
May oversee collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work
Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements
Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods
Actively delegates appropriate tasks to lower level team members to develop depth of project execution staff
Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments
Is responsible for one or more of the following:
Leading production teams
Coordinating multiple discipline activity
Serving as the responsible charge for a project
Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.
Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects
Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on low to moderately complex projects
Provides support to business development or pursuit activities and may offer other services to clients.
Recognized as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area
May design a complete project of moderately complex scope or support multiple projects on the complex technical challenges
Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring
May develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems
Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
May participate in career planning, and learning and development.
Actively mentors lower level professionals and identifies successors to train in the specifics of their role
May assist with resource management strategy
May have responsibility of engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline
May be accountable for some administrative responsibilities that include but aren't limited to:
Ensuring policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for work group.
Ensuring adherence to corporate and division programs.
Approving timesheets and expense reports.
Management Responsibilities
Individual Contributor
Preferred Qualifications
Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work
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.
Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
Certifications
Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
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.
Salary Plan
REG: Registered Engineering
Job Grade
016
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition:$137,916.00-$230,328.00
Nearest Major Market: Arlington Virginia
Nearest Secondary Market: Washington DC
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