Graduate Engineer, Electrical - Hydropower

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Graduate Engineer, Electrical - Hydropower for an entry-level role. You will work in the Hydropower department on a variety of projects and gain exposure to client-focused engineering challenges while contributing to design and analysis under supervision.

This college full-time position offers a path to hybrid work arrangements after the first 90 days, with opportunities to develop in power systems and renewable energy.

Qualifications

• Coursework and knowledge of Power Systems, Motors, Transformers, Renewable Energy, Power Delivery, or Three Phase Power Calculations.
• Previous internship experience.
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles, design guides and standards.
• Insights of industry trends and developing technologies.
• Fundamental knowledge of construction practices and principles.
• Skilled in Problem Solving, Written Communication, Informing, and Peer Relationships.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Responsibilities

• Develops familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures.
• Quality / Continuous Improvement: develops an understanding and complies with the Black and Veatch quality program, supports continuous improvement and change management efforts, contributes to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope, performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection, collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work, prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis, understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Project Coordination: shares information with others as requested, coordinates with others when directed by supervisor or project leadership.
• Client Focus: focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers, may provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
• Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology: shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes

Skills

Power systems

Motors

Transformers

Renewable energy

Power delivery

Three-phase power

Internship experience

Engineering design

Industry trends

Construction practices

Problem solving

Written communication

Peer relationships

GPA 3.0+

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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Graduate Engineer, Electrical - Hydropower

Date: Oct 21, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Chattanooga, TN, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Job Title : Graduate Engineer, Electrical - Hydropower

Location : KCP, RGCHATTAN

Business Unit Sector : COR-BVOPS-ENGR & DEV SVCS

Department: BVCOR BV OPS EDS ELECTRICAL

Opportunity Type : College full time

Project Only Hire: No

Recruiter : Cody Gaston

The Opportunity

As an entry-level Electrical Engineer at Black & Veatch, you will help address some of the world's most pressing infrastructure challenges. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects to meet our clients' needs and contribute to the growth and success of Black & Veatch.

You will be assigned to a functional area in our Hydropower department.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures

Quality / Continuous Improvement:

• Develops an understanding and complies with the Black and Veatch quality program
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
• Contributes to preparation of less complex engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope
• Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work
• Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements

Project Coordination:

• Shares information with others as requested
• Coordinates with others when directed by supervisor or project leadership

Client Focus:

• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers
• May provide support to business development or pursuit activities

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework and knowledge of Power Systems, Motors, Transformers, Renewable Energy, Power Delivery, or Three Phase Power Calculations.
• Previous internship experience.
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles, design guides and standards.
• Insights of industry trends and developing technologies.
• Fundamental knowledge of construction practices and principles.
• Skilled in Problem Solving, Written Communication, Informing, and Peer Relationships.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

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. 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.

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

Job Grade

014

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