Audit Specialist

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking an Audit Specialist for our Corporate Internal Audit team in Overland Park, KS. The role supports or leads audit engagements across operating businesses and corporate services, emphasizing risk-based assurance and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management and communication skills, the ability to interact with senior management, and a passion for continuous improvement in a professional, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (business/technical preferred).
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with senior management and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead the execution of audit engagements.
• Develop audit objectives and scope; understand processes, risks, and controls.
• Develop audit test plans and perform tests per plan.
• Ensure timely completion of audit assignments.
• Document workpapers and findings; prepare draft reports.

Skills

Senior-level communication

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Influencing & negotiation

Process understanding

Team development

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Audit Specialist

Date: Oct 23, 2026

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 :BVH, Inc

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :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

Black & Veatch Corporate Internal Audit is seeking an Audit Specialist to support the execution of audit engagements as well as consulting activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to explore and learn about various markets and regions across the globe, as well as gain a firsthand perspective as the company evolves its business into a dynamic, client‑centric organization. The Audit Specialist will partner with our businesses to solve their critical needs while maintaining a work‑life balance. Engagements can cover any area of the company (operating businesses and corporate services) and include all types of processes (business operations, projects, finance, ethics and compliance and information systems). This position works under minimal supervision.

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting or leading the execution of audit engagements.
• Support or lead the development of audit objectives and scope. Conduct activities to obtain a detailed understanding of the processes to be audited, including objectives, risks and controls.
• Recommend auditing procedures and support or lead the development of the audit test plan.
• Responsible for the timely performance and completion of all audit assignments.
• Support or conduct audit test work according to the audit test plan, accepted standards, workflow and schedule requirements. Test work could include interviews, data analytics, process mapping, walkthroughs or surveys.
• Support or lead the development and rating of audit findings based on completed audit test work; organize and document workpapers.
• Support or lead audit stakeholder communications, workshops and audit finding discussions.
• Prepare the draft report detailing scope, approach, results, findings and recommendations.
• Assist the audit manager in preparing for audit stakeholder report discussions.
• Follow up on the resolution of audit action items and appraise the adequacy of the actions taken prior to closing.
• Responsible for leading moderately complex special projects, process improvement efforts or ongoing administrative projects.
• Recognized by the business as a subject matter expert with strong technical knowledge.
• May assist with knowledge transfer and training for staff, as assigned.
• May supervise the work of others.
• May provide direction to or oversee third‑party auditors supporting the audit and review their work for sufficiency of scope, completeness and accuracy.
• Identify and assess improvement opportunities that add value. Champion continuous improvement efforts.
• Assess and support change management associated with the implementation of improvements.
• Proactively encourage and enable staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferably with business or technical emphasis) or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong project management and communication skills, a sense of urgency and drive to help the company manage its risks and opportunities, and a passion for supporting an internal audit practice that is second to none. Corporate Internal Audit operates in a professional, disciplined, productive and structured manner to ensure that the Audit Committee and management are provided with the highest level of service possible.

The candidate will be expected to demonstrate:

• Ability to interact comfortably with senior‑level management.
• Ability to build strong relationships with audit clients.
• Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent listening, verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with major business processes.
• Ability to develop team members and others.
• Passion for continuous improvement.
• Sound judgment and ability to act independently.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typical office environment.
• Limited travel (less than 5%)
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

FIN: Finance

Job Grade

016

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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, 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.

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