Entry-Level Civil Engineer, Water & Wastewater (Hybrid)

Black & Veatch; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is hiring an entry-level Civil Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Southeast region, including Atlanta, GA. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to learn design standards and contribute to meaningful, real-world solutions.

As an employee-owned company, BV offers hands-on growth and a collaborative culture with flexible work options after the initial onboarding period.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• December 2026 graduates to start in Q1 preferred.
• Onboarding requirements may include background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records.
• Hybrid or flexible work options after 90 days.

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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

GPA 3.0 preferred

December 2026 graduates to start in Q1

Job description

Black & Veatch is hiring an entry-level Civil Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Southeast region, including Atlanta, GA. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to learn design standards and contribute to meaningful, real-world solutions.

As an employee-owned company, BV offers hands-on growth and a collaborative culture with flexible work options after the initial onboarding period.