5208 - Grad Engineer-I/C

Black & Veatch Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in Cary, North Carolina is seeking an entry-level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (Grad Engineer-I/C) to support engineering and development services across power, renewables, water, and other sectors. Under close supervision, you will apply basic engineering principles to routine assignments.

This role participates in design guides, standards, and quality programs, assists with preparation of drawings and reports, and works with project teams to meet budget and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, performs routine engineering tasks.
• Contributes to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope.
• Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work.
• Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis.
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Shares information with others as requested.
• Coordinates with others when directed by supervisor or project leadership.
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while understanding external clients' interests and drivers.

Skills

Learning on the Fly

Problem Solving

Intellectual horsepower

Written Communications

Drive For Results

Informing

Listening

Dealing with Ambiguity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering design principles

Design guides & standards

Quality program knowledge

Construction/constructability basics

Job description

Key Responsibilities Engineering Standards:

Date: Oct 3, 2026

Location: Cary, NC, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 117000

Job Title : 5208 - Grad Engineer-I/C

Location : RGRALH

Business Unit Sector : COR-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS

Department: BVCOR BV OPS EDS INSTR & CONTR

Opportunity Type : College full time

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Recruiter : Cody Gaston

Job Summary

The Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer role is an entry-level position within our Engineering & Development Services group for a qualified engineering professional interested in working on projects in one or more of the many sectors that Black & Veatch supports like power generation, renewables, water treatment, oil and gas, cyber and physical security. Functions in an engineer capacity. Under close supervision, performs routine aspects of engineering assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles. Applies knowledge of engineering principles to prescribed techniques and procedures to complete project assignments.

Engineering Standards

• Develops familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures

Quality / Continuous Improvement

• Develops an understanding and complies with the Black and Veatch quality program
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Engineering Production

• Contributes to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope
• Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work
• Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements

Project Coordination

• Shares information with others as requested
• Coordinates with others when directed by supervisor or project leadership

Client Focus

• Focuses 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

• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Non-Technical Skills

• Learning on the Fly . Problem Solving
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Written Communications
• Drive For Results
• Informing
• Listening
• 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.

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

014

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