Federal Civil Engineer
Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, 66204, USA
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer
Federal Civil Engineer
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.
The Opportunity As a Federal Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:
- Focus on the delivery of civil site development projects and will assist in the design, construction, and project management of a wide variety of projects involving grading design, stormwater design, erosion control design culvert design, pavement design, etc.
- Contribute to the planning and design of complex site development projects
- Professional will have hands-on involvement in permitting process
- Professional will have significant interaction with multi-disciplinary internal teams and external clients
The Team As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support the Federal market sector. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Support civil site development design including grading, drainage, stormwater systems, utilities, erosion control, and pavement layouts.
- Assist with preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and permitting documentation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Participate in project planning, scheduling, and coordination with federal clients and contractors.
- Engage in field visits and on-site reviews as needed.
- Communicate effectively with clients and project partners in a professional, solutions-oriented manner.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline
- Licensed PE or ability and interest to obtain PE and/or be in active pursuit of registration
- Understanding of civil site development (i.e., Site Plans, Permitting, Grading, Storm Water Management, Storm Water Design)
- Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D for design and drafting.
- Exposure to transportation-related civil design.
- Comfort in client-facing roles, including presenting technical information.
- Ability to work across teams and contribute to multi-disciplinary project delivery.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new engineering challenges.
- Ability to support multiple projects and manage deadlines in a collaborative environment.
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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work
- Minimum of 5 years related work experience
- 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.
- Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
- Typical office/home office environment.
- Physical Demands:
Sitting, talking, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, driving, seeing, writing, reaching, stooping, crouching, walking, standing for extended periods of time. - May require travel to local and regional client sites.
Salary Plan REG:
Registered Engineering Job Grade 016
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