Resilience Planning Intern

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.

Salary Plan

ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties
## Job Grade

097
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form . This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.

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.

In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: -