Staff Architect

Black & Veatch

Olathe, KS

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Agriculture, Architectural Design, Architectural Services, AutoCAD, Background Investigation, Building Codes, Building Design, Change Requests/Orders, Code Reviews, Construction, Consulting, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, EEO Regulations, Environmental Design, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Graphic Design, Illustrating Ability, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Network Operations Center, Onboarding, Power Generation, Problem Solving Skills, Pumps, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, SketchUp, Team Player

LOCATION

Olathe, KS

POSTED

Today

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 tosolve 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 & VeatchCorporation

Req Id : 114614

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for an Architect within our Engineering and Development Services Architectural Group. The in-house architectural staff provides architectural building support for water, power, data center, and nextgen agricultural projects.

The Team

Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Our architectural group provides design solutions for all Black & Veatch projects throughout North America. The Staff Architect position is responsible for leading architectural building design and detailing on projects. The architect will be mentored in how to apply building codes and design standards to our specific building types. If the candidate is not already experienced in specifications, they will be mentored in specification writing. The architect will be exposed to all aspects of professional practice including construction phase services.

The Architectural Team is engaged in the following project tasks:

Design and Construction Activities
- Proposal and conceptual design graphics.
- Detailed Design: Coordinating the creation of drawings and specifications with other disciplines.
- Construction Phase Services: Reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, etc.
Building types regularly included on our projects include: Administrative, Laboratory, Chemical Storage, Pump Stations, Power Generation, Substations, Data Centers, and other industrial type structures.
Code Reviews: Facility review for building code compliance.
Sustainable Design/LEED: Application of sustainable strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

Learning on the Fly
Problem Solving
Intellectual Horsepower
Written Communications
Drive for Results
Decision Quality
Informing, Listening
Dealing with Ambiguity
Intermediate knowledge of architectural design principles.

The following skills are a plus:

Revit
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Excel
PowerPoint
Sketching ability
Detailing
Knowledge of varied construction materials
Shop drawing review experience
Field experience
Knowledge of the International Building Code
Knowledge of the International Fire Code
Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Typically a 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.

Certifications

Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit of such registration. Additional professional registration or licensure may be needed when practicing or on assignment in a different country. Exceptions may be approved by division management on a case by case basis.

Work Environment and Schedule

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

ARC: Architecture

Job Grade

016
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

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.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

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.

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

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