Site Development Engineer - Data Centers

Black & Veatch; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

ESOP ownership

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Civil Engineer to contribute to a range of site development projects. You will engage in design from concept through completion, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and interface directly with clients and sub-consultants. A PE license or active pursuit is preferred, with a minimum of five years of related experience.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after onboarding. Relocation is eligible and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• P.E. license, or active pursuit of licensure.
• Thorough understanding of civil site development (i.e., Site Plans, Permitting, Grading, Storm Water Management, Storm Water Design).
• Ability and motivation to lead portions of complex projects with guidance and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Design projects from the conceptual and bid phase through design completion to meet project needs.
• Assist the Engineering Manager in maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Interface directly with the client or sub-consultants under the direction of the Engineering Manager.
• Support business development through writing of technical approaches, scopes of work, and presentations to clients.
• Communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines and project teams.

Skills

Civil engineering

P.E. license

Site development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Location: Cary, NC, US Houston, TX, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id: 117518

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: Yes

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

In this role, you may have the opportunity to:

• Focus on the delivery of civil site development projects and will assist in the design, construction, and project management of a wide variety of projects involving grading design, stormwater design, erosion control design, culvert design, and pavement design, etc.
• Have hands‑on involvement in the permitting process.
• Have significant interaction with multi‑disciplinary internal teams and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform design of projects from the conceptual and bid phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set by the project managers based off client needs.
• Assist the Engineering Manager in maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, interface directly with the client or sub‑consultants.
• Support business development through writing of technical approaches, scopes of work, and presentation to clients.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines and project team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, or in active pursuit of licensure
• Thorough understanding of civil site development (i.e., Site Plans, Permitting, Grading, Storm Water Management, Storm Water Design)
• Ability and motivation to lead portions of complex projects with guidance and mentorship

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 5 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.

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.
• May require travel to local and regional client sites.

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

016

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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.

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