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Geotechnical Engineer

Date:
Nov 25, 2025

Overland Park, KS, US Chicago, IL, US Houston, TX, US Bloomington, MN, US Austin, TX, US Phoenix, AZ, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Columbus, OH, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req  : 111922

Job Title : Associate Engineer-Geotechnical

Location : KCP, RGHOUSTON, RGANAR, RGPHNX, RGAUSTIN, RGBLOOMIN3, RGCHCG, RGCOLUMBU3

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

Department: BVCOR BV OPS EDS CIVIL

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Recruiter: Brittany Williams

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation;401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with multi-discipline teams to develop design materials for project assignments for heavy civil works projects such as generation, power infrastructure (transmission, distribution, substations), solar, wind, dams, buried infrastructure, tunnels, etc.

• Perform analysis, design calculations, design sketches, and preparing geotechnical design reports to meet project requirements

• Perform, coordinate, and manage geotechnical field investigations

• Coordinate, manage, observe, and document geotechnical construction activities such as grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, retaining walls, etc.

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors
- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and 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.

This team has a portfolio of major civil works projects across the country that are moving the needle. They are seeking ownership-driven technical professional who thrives in a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and kindness that focuses on the goal to be the most innovative company in the civil consulting industry.

• Focuses on the coordinating internal teams and resources while working to understand client’s interest and needs

• Develop structural technical specifications, plans, and details for projects such as power generation facilities, substations, transmission lines, solar sites, dams, canals, flood control projects, municipal water, wastewater, and pipelines

• Planning, designing, and overseeing geotechnical aspects for projects both in the office and in the field.

• Be able to travel on field assignments as required. Field time is estimated at 20 and 40%.

• Experience with geotechnical investigations, grouting, ground improvement, deep foundations, and retaining walls

• Prefer Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with Emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering

• Active Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Preferred

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from…