Civil Engineer Intern - Water (South Central Region)

Black & Veatch; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation

Wellness program

401k plan

Job summary

Black & Veatch invites applications for a Summer Intern to support civil engineering projects focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. This role offers exposure to multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations, including Kansas City, MO, and nearby sites.

You will gain hands-on experience while contributing to design, analysis, and deliverables under supervision. No prior work experience is required; enrolled students will learn project workflows, safety practices, and tools used in

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program.
• Emphasis in Structural, Environmental, Transportation, or Geotechnical.
• Able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background, drug screen, MVR) as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and apply departmental design guides, standards, and policies.
• Coordinate with project teams to support design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Perform routine research and develop recommendations for equipment and materials selection.
• Prepare basic engineering calculations using standard methods.
• Assist with developing project schedules, cost estimates, and engineering deliverables.
• Develop knowledge of engineering software, design tools, and digital delivery methods.

Skills

Hydraulics

Fluid mechanics

Water/wastewater

Engineering knowledge

Construction knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Job description

Date: Sep 8, 2026

Location: Kansas City, MO, US, Fort Worth, TX, US, Creve Coeur, MO, US, Oklahoma City, OK, US, Des Moines, IA, 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: Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id: 116943

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.

Potential Office Locations:

• Kansas City, MO
• Creve Coeur, MO
• Des Moines, IA
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Fort Worth, TX

Join our team as Civil Engineer supporitng our water and wastewater infrastructure 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 water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• 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

• Water/wastewater, hydraulics, and fluid mechanic courses 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

Normal office environment

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

097

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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.

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Nearest Major Market

Kansas City

Job Segment

Civil Engineer, Construction, Entry Level Engineer, Wastewater, Water Treatment, Engineering