Graduate Engineer, Instrument and Controls - Water (Raleigh)

Black & Veatch Corporation; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

AD&D insurance

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation and holidays

ESOP/Employee ownership

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Graduate Engineer for Instrument and Controls – Water in Raleigh. This entry-level role focuses on applying basic engineering principles under supervision, contributing to P&IDs, reports, and specifications for diverse water projects.

You will work within the EDS group, coordinate with project teams, and develop a broader understanding of client needs while gaining hands-on experience across sectors such as water treatment and power.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, MVR search).
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Function in an engineer capacity under close supervision.
• Prepare engineering deliverables such as P&IDs, reports, and engineering specifications.
• Conduct routine research and analysis to develop instrumentation recommendations and equipment selections.
• Adhere to scope, schedule, budget, and the Black & Veatch quality program.

Skills

Learning on the Fly

Problem Solving

Drive For Results

Informing

Dealing with Ambiguity

Engineering Design

Industry Knowledge

Quality Program

Constructability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Graduate Engineer, Instrument and Controls - Water (Raleigh)

Date: Sep 4, 2026

Location: Cary, NC, 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, Instrument and Controls - Water (Raleigh)

Location :RGRALH

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

Department:BVCOR BV OPS EDS INSTR & CONTR

Opportunity Type :College full time

Project Only Hire:No

Recruiter:Cody Gaston

Job Summary

The Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer role is an entry-level position within our Engineering & Development Services group for a qualified engineering professional interested in working on projects in one or more of the many sectors that Black & Veatch supports like power generation, renewables, water treatment, oil and gas, cyber and physical security.Functions in an engineer capacity. Under close supervision, performs routine aspects of engineering assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles. Applies knowledge of engineering principles to prescribed techniques and procedures to complete project assignments.

Key Responsibilities

As an entry level I&C Engineer this role would function in an engineer capacity, under close supervision, applying department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Black & Veatch policies and procedures. The position would contribute to the preparation of engineering deliverables such as Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), reports, engineering specifications and technical studies and evaluations. The position will require routine research and analysis to develop recommendations for instrumentation and equipment selection. The position would understand and adhere to scope, schedule, and budget as well as the quality requirements under the Black & Veatch quality program. As an entry level I&C engineer the position must also focus on the needs of our internal clients (Project Team and Leadership) while gaining a better understanding of the external client’s needs and drivers. The role directly coordinates with the project team by sharing information and design decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Non-Technical Skills:

• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Drive For Results
• Informing
• Dealing with Ambiguity

Preferred Technical Skills:

• 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 company quality program
• Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practicesandprinciples

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.

Job Grade

127

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.

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.