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Black & Veatch

Architecture / Engineering

Location

Kansas City

Website

bv.com

Who We Are

Since 1915, Black & Veatch has evolved into a global company with a proud history of client projects on six continents. Many things have changed in the world in nearly a century, but one thing has not changed at Black & Veatch. The need to create value for our clients remains the focal point of our company's purpose. Through regular and consistent sharing of information, Black & Veatch's Drive For Value directly aligns every professional's goals and performance measures with the company's vision, mission, values and strategic goals. The process further establishes understanding, ownership and accountability at all levels within the company, and helps our professionals meet the needs of our clients.

 

Why Work Here

If you want to work with the best people, for prominent clients on pacesetting projects, Black & Veatch offers you market-leading career opportunities. We are designing, engineering and building high-profile projects all over the world that represent the first, best, biggest and most advanced of their class.

in_text_imageSuccess garners rewards. At Black & Veatch, you can share in our success with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes life and health insurance, holidays, vacation time, sick pay, and dozens of additional benefits designed to increase your security and enhance your quality of life. Market-competitive pay and benefits are a top priority at Black & Veatch, and we constantly monitor the marketplace to ensure that our professionals’ compensation is current and competitive.

Black & Veatch offers you opportunity on an international scale, with more than 100 offices worldwide and projects in more than 100 countries. Further, our global presence enables you to work on exciting projects all over the world, regardless of where you are physically located. At Black & Veatch, you’ll get the time, resources and support you need to build your professional skills. We are committed to continuous improvement through training, education and learning opportunities for all our professionals.

Our Culture

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Environment

We are casual (jeans are OK).

We are formal (jeans are not OK).

Work/Life Balance

We expect and reward dedication. We have a very strong work ethic.

We value balance, family life and rejuvenation to boost performance.

Company Culture

We foster a creative and innovative environment, which involves risk.

We foster a stable environment of decision makers who value strategy.

Size/Dynamic

We are large (Fortune 1,000 or similiar) and established in our industry.

We are small to mid-size in our industry.

Location / Travel

We travel infrquently and our employees enjoy the stability of one location.

We offer opportunities to advance through travel and/or relocation.

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Benefits

  • Medical, Prescription Drug and Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Basic, Supplemental, Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Black & Veatch Retirement Program
  • Retirement Planning Programs
  • Free, objective, personal investment advice
  • Pre-retirement workshops
  • Black & Veatch University Technical Curriculum
  • Extensive Web-based training resources
  • Web-based Knowledge Central Resource Hub and Central Library
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Performance management and career development programs
  • Annual Incentive Program
  • Service Award Program
  • Flextime and alternate schedule options
  • Business casual dress
  • Paid industry and association memberships
  • Travel Services
  • Professional training and licensing
  • Central Research Center
  • Paid holidays, sick leave and vacation
  • Paid military, jury duty and bereavement leave
  • B&V Credit Union
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Employee discount programs
  • Recruitment Referral Bonus Program
  • Community involvement programs
  • Sports/recreation leagues

Bragging Rights

TOP 500 DESIGN FIRMS SOURCEBOOK (2009)

15thTop 500 Design Firms

Power
3rdTop 25 in Power
3rdTop 25 in Fossil Fuel
4thTop 15 in Transmission and Distribution

Petroleum
16thTop 25 in Refineries and Petrochemical Plants

Environmental
4thTop 15 in Treatment & Desalination
5thTop 25 in Sewerage and Solid Waste
6thTop 25 in Water Supply 
6thTop 20 in Wastewater Treatment 
7thTop 10 in Dams and Reservoirs
10thTop 15 in Transmission Lines and Aqueducts
10thTop 15 in Sanitary and Storm Sewers

Telecommunications
2ndTop 10 in Towers and Antennae
5thTop 25 in Telecommunications

General Building
4thTop 25 in Government Offices

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