Civil Engineer - Water

Date:
Jun 1, 2026

Location:

Cary, NC, US
Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Req
Opportunity Type:
Staff
Relocation eligible:
Yes
Full time/Part time:
Full-Time
Project Only Hire:
No
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

• Focus on large‑scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus on the delivery of projects by leading significant portions of a variety of facilities throughout the cycle of design and construction, and startup phases as a technical specialist or lead
• Hands‑on involvement in developing reports or technical memos, completing studies, detailed designs, and specifications, collaborating to complete cost estimates, and preparing contract documents
• Participation in scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration for infrastructure projects is also part of the role, including involvement in business development and preparation of proposals
• Coordinate with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Assist with identification of key client interests and drivers on less complex projects.
• Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on less complex projects.

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our three market sectors—Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles such as Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe, from small community improvements to grand‑scale mega projects, building a world of difference through infrastructure growth and development while 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.

• Perform design of projects from the conceptual and bid phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set by the project managers based on client needs
• Assist the Engineering Manager in maintaining project schedules and budgets
• Assist the Engineering Manager in managing sub‑consultants
• Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, interface directly with the client or sub‑consultants
• Support business development through writing of technical approaches, scopes of work, and presentation to clients
• Utilize knowledge of regularly used civil concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the water engineering industry
• Apply knowledge to complex projects, find and develop non‑standard design solutions to better serve client project specifications
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced engineers
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines and the project team
• Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables
• Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or material selection
• Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles; manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Plan and conduct independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Review engineering work and/or assignments of early career professionals
• Be responsible for one or more of the following: overseeing collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work; leading smaller production teams; and serving as the responsible charge for a project

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Licensed PE or ability and interest to obtain PE and/or be in active pursuit of registration
• Thorough understanding of water and wastewater design (e.g., infrastructure, conveyance, pump stations/lift stations)
• Ability and motivation to lead portions of complex projects with guidance and mentorship

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the home country or the country of practice
• Minimum…