Graduate Engineer, Mechanical - Mission Critical

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Graduate Engineer, Mechanical - Mission Critical

Date

Nov 2, 2026

Location

Overland Park, KS, US

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Company

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

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 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/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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