Civil Engineer Intern - Site Development

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work schedules

Company 401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Civil Engineer Intern to support site development projects. This Summer internship offers a meaningful role addressing critical infrastructure challenges and provides hands‑on experience across diverse projects while fostering professional growth and contributing to Black & Veatch’s success.

You’ll join teams addressing grading, stormwater, erosion control, pavements and other design tasks, collaborating with multidisciplinary groups to meet client requirements.

Qualifications

• No experience required; current enrollment in ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program with emphasis in Structural, Environmental, Transportation, or Geotechnical.
• 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 construction and constructability practices and principles.

Responsibilities

• Develops familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black & Veatch policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary project teams to support design and construction of a wide variety of projects involving grading design, stormwater design, erosion control design, culvert design, pavement design, etc.
• Participates in project coordination meetings and works with project teams to resolve design challenges and incorporate client requirements.
• Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
• Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis
• Assists with development of project schedules, cost estimates, and engineering deliverables to support successful project execution.
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers
• Develops and applies knowledge of engineering software, design tools, and digital delivery methods.

Skills

Engineering principles

Industry knowledge

Constructability practices

Education

Civil Engineering degree

GPA 3.0

Job description

Date: Sep 8, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US Ann Arbor, MI, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 116956

Opportunity Type : College Intern

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.

Job Summary

As a Summer Intern at Black & Veatch you will play a meaningful role in addressing some of the world’s most critical infrastructure challenges. This internship 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.

Join our team as Civil Engineer Intern supporting our site development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary project teams to support design and construction of a wide variety of projects involving grading design, stormwater design, erosion control design, culvert design, pavement design, etc.
• Participates in project coordination meetings and works with project teams to resolve design challenges and incorporate client requirements.
• Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
• Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis
• Assists with development of project schedules, cost estimates, and engineering deliverables to support successful project execution.
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers
• Develops and applies knowledge of engineering software, design tools, and digital delivery methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree preferred.
• 3.0 GPA preferred.
• 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 construction and constructability practices and principles

Minimum Qualifications

No experience required. Current enrollment in ABET accredited university in Civil Engineering program with emphasis in Structural, Environmental, Transportation, or Geotechnical. 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

This intern position is expected to be in the office on a full‑time basis.

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

097

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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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In accordance with local law, the following Hourly compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $18.72 - $36.95

Nearest Major Market

Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market

Kansas City

Job Segment

Civil Engineer, Entry Level Engineer, Construction, Geology, Engineer, Engineering