About the role
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 to solve 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 & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117231
Opportunity Type : College Intern
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Part-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity
Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Risk & Resilience Planning Internship focused on supporting hazard mitigation, disaster preparedness and recovery, climate adaptation, land use and community resilience planning and risk assessment throughout the US. This intern will be part of the growing BV Planning Solution focused on Community Resilience. Their role will be to provide technical excellence to deliver resilience-related projects with opportunities to engage with clients and support business development.
With a focus on developing BV’s presence in the resilience market, this intern will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support projects related to climate adaptation/mitigation, vulnerability assessments, hazard mitigation planning, coastal and sea level rise strategies, and resilient infrastructure system solutions.
Position Overview
- Actively support the Community Resilience GIS team in hazard vulnerability and risk assessment analysis for hazard mitigation, resilience and disaster recovery plans
- Lead and support innovative data analysis and communication via StoryMaps, dashboards, website integration for stakeholder communication and outreach
- Learn the use and applications of FEMA risk assessment platform, Hazus
- Support risk communication efforts through coordinated stakeholder outreach strategies
- Support the development and advancements of risk assessment tools and methodologies
- Support and coordinate risk assessment, hazard mitigation and disaster recovery planning
- Support client and stakeholder workshops
- Provide task leadership to deliver Resilience Planning solutions/studies/projects
- Support engagement with new and existing clients to develop new business for BV
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to analyze complex situations and provide solutions.
- Bachelors degree in geospatial data sciences, remote sensing or Urban and regional Planning.
- Practical experience related to hazard mitigation, resilience, disaster preparedness & recovery, coastal and sea level rise impacts
- Practical experience related to community resilience planning
Minimum Qualifications
No experience required. Current enrollment at a university in related program of specialty. 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.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The intern is expected to work in the office during their scheduled internship hours throughout the semester.