Graduate Engineer, Instrument & Controls - Water

Location: Cary, NC, US

Graduate Engineer, Instrument and Controls - Water (Raleigh)

Date

Sep 4, 2026

Location

Cary, NC, US

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Company

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 117000

Job Title : Graduate Engineer, Instrument and Controls - Water (Raleigh)

Location : RGRALH

Business Unit Sector : COR-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS

Department: BVCOR BV OPS EDS INSTR & CONTR

Opportunity Type : College full time

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available:No

Recruiter : Cody Gaston

Job Summary

The Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer role is an entry-level position within our Engineering & Development Services group for a qualified engineering professional interested in working on projects in one or more of the many sectors that Black & Veatch supports like power generation, renewables, water treatment, oil and gas, cyber and physical security. Functions in an engineer capacity. Under close supervision, performs routine aspects of engineering assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles. Applies knowledge of engineering principles to prescribed techniques and procedures to complete project assignments.

Key Responsibilities

As an entry level I&C Engineer this role would function in an engineer capacity, under close supervision, applying department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black & Veatch policies and procedures.  The position would contribute to the preparation of engineering deliverables such as Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), reports, engineering specifications and technical studies and evaluations.  The position will require routine research and analysis to develop recommendations for instrumentation and equipment selection.  The position would understand and adhere to scope, schedule, and budget as well as the quality requirements under the Black & Veatch quality program.  As an entry level I&C engineer the position must also focus on the needs of our internal clients (Project Team and Leadership) while gaining a better understanding of the external client’s needs and drivers.  The role directly coordinates with the project team by sharing information and design decisions.

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 construction and constructability practices and principles

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

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Competencies

Decision quality

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

127

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