Hybrid Graduate Architect

at Black & Veatch

• Job title: Graduate Architect
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Overland Park, United States

About the role

• Graduate Architect performing routine architectural assignments at Black & Veatch. Working under supervision to apply architectural principles and support project development in a flexible environment.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, performs routine aspects of architectural assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic architectural principles
• Applies knowledge of architectural principles to prescribed techniques and procedures to complete project assignments
• Develops familiarity by reading, understanding and applying departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
• 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 architectural 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 architectural work
• Prepares basic architectural calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar architectural analysis
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Shares information with others as requested
• Coordinates with others when directed by supervisor or project leadership
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture from an NAAB or a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
• Current enrollment and participation in Intern Development Program (IDP) is preferred
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401K match
• Benefits that start day 1
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time and dependent sick time
• A variety of additional benefits including 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
• Performance-based bonus program
• 100 percent ESOP-owned company