Black & Veatch

I really enjoyed being able to experience the real world of being an Electrical Engineering Technician. It is a whole different experience from school and what they are able to provide, because while Black & Veatch is an excellent company to be a part of, they aren’t the only company out there. I...

The training that you do is basically trial by fire. As an intern, your job is to try and learn as much as possible, in as little time as possible. How much you learn is completely determined by you, the intern. You must seek out help on things you do not know, and trust me, you do not know anyth...

The qualities/experience you should highlight for an interview for an intern position with BV: your personality. BV hires interns with the intention of turning them full time once the internship is over. The biggest thing they look for is someone who can get along well with the team. They hire wi...

Expected compensation for a BV Engineer intern is around $24/hr

They have several! As an intern, you are given a sponsor. Your sponsor is someone who can help get you acclimated to your role, help show you resources, and is someone you can ask for help or advice. You are also encouraged to participate in several of the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), like th...

I have a Geological Engineering BS, and am currently pursuing an MS in the same area of study. They were looking for Mining, Civil/Geotechnical, and/or Geological Engineering students, at the senior year undergraduate or graduate level. Heavy Civil Engineering pertains to big infrastructure proje...

My interviewing process may be atypical. I first had a 15-20 minute phone interview with an HR Representative, who asked me about my resume, my previous internships, and what I learned from them. A few months later, I had a site interview with three people in the Water Business, Heavy Civil Depar...

Typically, much of the design is done in an office setting. On a typical day, I would work on multiple projects which are in differing stages of the engineering process. Perhaps in the morning I could work on some design, which would include choosing electrical equipment, doing calculations or cr...

This is a consulting role, so the hours can be all over the place. Some days it would just be a typical 9-5 job, but near deadlines sometimes have to work longer hours and over weekends to meet the project goals. Generally, there is a good work-life balance, but around deadlines can get hectic.

Black & Veatch's culture is hard work and community. They often have events to bring the B&V family together and encourage open communication amongst staff throughout the company.

First thing is to know the company you are interviewing with. The more you know about the company, the more comfortable you will feel about the interview. Secondly, don't be nervous. I know that's hard to do, but you have to realize the people interviewing you are just that, people. They aren't g...