Senior Structural Engineer - Water

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time

Dependent sick time

Company 401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vendor discounts

Employee referral program

AD&D insurance

Pre-taxed accounts

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a highly experienced Structural Engineer to lead the design of water purification and treatment facilities. The role focuses on complex structural systems, with collaboration across disciplines and markets including power, data centers, and industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate will supervise teams, perform advanced structural analyses, and ensure adherence to codes and BV standards while delivering critical infrastructure projects valued well over $200M.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• Holds active engineering registration/licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements.
• Pre-employment screening including background check and drug screen may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Structural Engineers and technicians across US and overseas offices.
• Executes complex structural analysis and prepares drawings for water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Leads design of complex structures and coordinates with architects and other engineers.
• Oversees project budgets, schedules, and design fee estimates to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Provides guidance on design standards, codes, and BV policies.

Skills

Structural design

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in structural engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

RISA 3D

STAAD.Pro

SAP 2000

Bluebeam

ProjectWise

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US Cary, NC, US Phoenix, AZ, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id: 116790

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: No

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.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch’s Structural Services Team is seeking an experienced, creative, and highly talented Structural Engineer for employment. The candidate will function in the capacity of a senior‑level engineer.

This position is focused on the design of structures which support Water purification and treatment facilities, making water supplies more resilient and sustainable. This engineer will design a variety of structural systems, lead with their design experience, and collaborate with other disciplines, while delivering critical water infrastructure projects to the community. BVs broad portfolio of projects also provide the opportunity to participate in markets such as Power Generation, Industrial, Data Centers, Power Delivery, to name a few. BVs diverse markets serve society and bring invaluable benefit to clients around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises Structural Engineers (both in the US and in overseas offices) and works with Structural Technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications. Is responsible for leading larger production teams and serving as the responsible charge for projects.
• Execute complex structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of water and wastewater treatment plants, industrial facilities, and other complex structural facilities.
• Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFI’s, and review of contractor submittals.
• Perform project administrative tasks, which may include any/all of the following: preparation of design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, management of project changes, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements.
• Coordinate work with architects and other discipline engineers.
• Ability to lead a team to execute complex projects with construction values greater than $200M
• Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Assists in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards. Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Support continuous improvement efforts. Provides guidance and direction to others.
• Implements resource management strategy including managing resources for a small group.

Management Responsibilities

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Engineering or Master of Science from an ABET accredited Structural Engineering program.
• Familiarity with the latest editions of the International Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC Steel Construction Manual, ACI 530.
• Proficiency with use of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAADPro, or SAP 2000.
• Proficiency with use of non-structural software packages such as Bluebeam, ProjectWise, AutoCAD, and Revit.

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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience
• 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.
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for Bv projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

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

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

017

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Benefits

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
• 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
• the B&V Credit Union
• performance-based bonus program

EEO/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Nearest Major Market

Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market

Kansas City

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Structural Engineer, Construction, Drafting, AutoCAD, CAD, Engineering