Graduate Engineer, Instrument & Controls - APG (Raleigh)

Black & Veatch; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Adoption reimbursement

Vendor discounts

Employee referral program

AD&D insurance

Pre-taxed accounts

Voluntary legal plan

BV Credit Union

Bonus program

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Graduate Engineer for Instrument & Controls to support our Engineering & Development Services. You will contribute to P&IDs, engineering reports, and equipment selections under supervision, gaining exposure to multiple sectors.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor's in engineering and can complete onboarding requirements. Hybrid work options may be available after 90 days, with a focus on learning and applying basic engineering principles.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Pre-employment checks may include background, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing P&IDs, reports, specifications and studies.
• Conduct routine research and analysis to support instrumentation and equipment selection.
• Adhere to scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements of the project.
• Coordinate with project team to share information and design decisions.

Skills

Learning on the Fly

Problem Solving

Intellectual Horsepower

Written Communications

Drive For Results

Informing

Listening

Dealing with Ambiguity

GPA 3.0+

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Engineering design principles

Industry knowledge

Quality program

Constructability practices

Job description

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 & Controls - APG (Raleigh)

Location : RGRALH

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

Department: BVCOR BV OPS EDS INSTR & CONTR

Opportunity Type : College full time

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

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

• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Written Communications
• Drive For Results
• Informing
• Listening
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

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 practices and principles

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.

Work Environment

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

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

014

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A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption 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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