Civil Engineer - Water

Location: Columbia, SC, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Opportunity Type: Staff Project Only Hire: No Why Black and Veatch 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. The Opportunity In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 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. The Team 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 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 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 clients’ project specifications Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced engineers Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines and project team Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials 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 Oversee collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work; lead smaller production teams; and serve as the responsible charge for a project 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 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 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 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 applicable laws and regulations Certifications Professional engineering registration is preferred or in active pursuit 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 environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation) Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds Job Grade 016 BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. 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