Black & Veatch

Coastal Engineer

Black & Veatch$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years related work experience
  • Holds an active engineering registration or licensure
  • Ability and motivation to lead portions of complex projects
  • Experience with regulatory coordination and permitting processes

Responsibilities

  • Plan, analyze, and design coastal and nearshore civil works projects
  • Perform coastal, hydraulic, and hydrodynamic modeling
  • Prepare engineering designs, calculations, and technical reports
  • Support permitting and regulatory coordination
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Provide engineering support during construction
  • Contribute to coastal resilience and climate adaptation initiatives

Benefits

  • Hybrid or flexible work options after 90 days based on performance
  • Engage in diverse projects across multiple sectors
  • Opportunities for career development and skill alignment
  • Collaborative and innovative work culture
  • Work on impactful infrastructure projects
Full Job Description
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 115324

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

In this role you will have the opportunity to:
  • Focus on large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus on coastal engineering related to waves, tides, and erosion.
  • 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 develops 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 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, analyze, and design coastal and nearshore civil works projects, including shoreline protection and flood mitigation.
  • Perform coastal, hydraulic, and hydrodynamic modeling to evaluate waves, tides, storm surge, and sediment transport.
  • Prepare engineering designs, calculations, and technical reports in support of civil works projects.
  • Support permitting and regulatory coordination with local, state, and federal agencies.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate coastal engineering solutions into broader infrastructure programs.
  • Provide engineering support during construction, including reviews, field observations, and issue resolution.
  • Contribute to coastal resilience, risk reduction, and climate adaptation initiatives.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • 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 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.


Certifications

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 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.


Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

016

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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