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Black & Veatch Corporation

Graduate Engineer, Mechanical - Fire Protection

Black & Veatch Corporation, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213

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Graduate Engineer, Mechanical - Fire Protection Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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

Opportunity Type : College full time

Project Only Hire : No

Job Summary As an entry-level Mechanical Engineer at Black & Veatch, you will play a meaningful role in addressing some of the world’s most critical infrastructure challenges. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse, impactful projects that support our clients’ goals while fostering your professional growth and advancing the success of Black & Veatch.

Key Responsibilities

Develop familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black & Veatch policies and procedures.

Piping engineering responsibilities including pressure design (hoop stress), wall thickness calculations, and specification of pipe, valves and other components.

Quality / Continuous Improvement

Develop an understanding and comply with the Black & Veatch quality program.

Support continuous improvement and change management efforts.

Contribute to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications and studies of limited scope.

Perform routine research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.

Collect, assimilate and manage data for engineering work.

Prepare basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis.

Understand and adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

Project Coordination

Share information with others as requested.

Coordinate with others when directed by supervisor or project leadership.

Client Focus

Focus on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.

May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology

Share current knowledge of latest technology and processes.

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Non-Technical Skills

Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving.

Drive For Results.

Informing.

Dealing with Ambiguity.

Preferred Technical Skills

Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.

Basic industry knowledge and technology trends.

Basic knowledge of company quality program.

Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles.

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. 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 be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager direction, job performance and work assignments.

Job Grade 014

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here.

Notice to External Search Firms : Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $76,950.00 - $90,229.65

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