Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Shawnee Mission

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 :
Black & Veatch Corporation  Req  : 117694 Opportunity Type :
Staff 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.

The Opportunity 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.#LI-DM2

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

Minimum of 1 year 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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may…