Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care: medical, dental andVision

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time and dependent sick time

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ESOP ownership

Referral program

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a staff Geotechnical Engineer in Overland Park, KS. You will develop geotechnical design materials for heavy civil projects, perform analyses and prepare technical reports, and coordinate field investigations to ensure project requirements are met.

You will coordinate geotechnical field work, observe construction activities, and document progress. Travel within field assignments is expected and work may be hybrid after onboarding.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop design materials for project assignments for heavy civil works such as generation, power infrastructure, solar, wind, dams, tunnels, and pipelines.
• Perform analysis, design calculations, design sketches, and prepare 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.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Grouting

Ground improvement

Deep foundations

Retaining walls

Education

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with Emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering

Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Preferred

Job description

Date: Oct 21, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id: 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

• 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.

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 field.
• Be 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 be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Be able to travel on field assignments as required. Field time is estimated at 20 and 40%.

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

015

Benefits

• 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, tuition 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 the 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.

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Nearest Major Market

Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market

Kansas City

Job Segment

Geotechnical Engineering, Construction, Geology, Civil Engineer, Engineer, Engineering