Black & Veatch is looking for a Graduate Architect to join our Federal Business team, providing support on architectural deliverables and projects for clients like the Department of Defense and the US Army Corps of Engineers. You’ll gain foundational experience while contributing to the team’s success.

What You'll Do

Contribute to the preparation of less complex architectural deliverables like drawings, reports, specifications, and studies.
Read, understand, and apply departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable codes, and company policies.
Perform routine research and develop recommendations for equipment and materials selection.
Collect, assimilate, and manage data for architectural work.
Prepare basic architectural calculations following standard methods and principles.
Understand and adhere to project budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
Coordinate with others as directed and share information when requested.
Focus on internal client needs while learning about external client drivers.
May provide support to business development activities.
Share current knowledge of latest technology and processes.

What We're Looking For

Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture from an NAAB or recognized accredited program.
No prior professional experience required.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, including background checks and a drug screen.

Nice to Have

Current enrollment and participation in an Intern Development Program (IDP).
Preferred skills include: learning on the fly, problem solving, intellectual horsepower, written communications, drive for results, informing, listening, and dealing with ambiguity.
Basic knowledge of architectural design principles, applicable design guides, and standards.
Basic industry knowledge, awareness of technology trends, and understanding of the company quality program.
Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles.

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Black & Veatch Federal Business team, which provides Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and Classified Design Services, Construction Designer of Record (DOR) Services, Environmental Services, and Integrated Services to federal clients.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive compensation with a 401K match and benefits that start on day one.
Professionals may be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
Health, life, accident, and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs, and more (varies by region).

Work Mode

This role offers a hybrid work mode. Flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

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.