Graduate Engineer, Mechanical - Mission Critical
Date: Nov 2, 2026
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.
Req Id : 117841
Opportunity Type : College full time
Relocation eligible : Yes
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.
Job Summary
As an entry-level Mechanical Engineer at Black & Veatch, you will play a meaningful role in addressing some of the world's most critical infrastructure challenges. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse, impactful projects that support our clients' goals while fostering your professional growth and advancing the success of Black & Veatch
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
Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
Learning on the Fly . Problem Solving
Intellectual Horsepower
Written Communications
Drive For Results
Informing
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 constructionandconstructability practicesandprinciples
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. 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 direction, job performance and work assignments.
Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
014
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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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