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Black & Veatch is a 100% employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company with a 100-year legacy. Our work makes an invaluable contribution because of our monumental achievements. Working at Black & Veatch is a chance to bring your ideas forward and make an invaluable contribution to creating a positive difference in our world. read more
Black & Veatch Company Culture
Black & Veatch Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A
4.5/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Diversity
A+Happiness
A+Meetings
A+Team
A+Black & Veatch CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Mario Azar
67 /100
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Diversity at Black & Veatch
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at Black & Veatch have rated Executive Team, Professional Development, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Black & Veatch
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Black & Veatch have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Black & Veatch eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
20
Black & Veatch employees are 20% more likely to recommend Black & Veatch as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 28% | Passives |
| 26% | Detractors |
Working at Black & Veatch
Working at Black & Veatch is rated highly by 183 employees, across various culture dimensions. Black & Veatch employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Meetings categories, putting Black & Veatch’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Lawrence, KS. See below in detail how working at Black & Veatch was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Black & Veatch
A
Overall Company Culture at Black & Veatch is rated A
Last updated 22 days ago
Top
10%
Black & Veatch ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Black & Veatch Employee Reviews
Out of 102 Black & Veatch employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Black & Veatch improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 93% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 7% |
Positive Reviews From Black & Veatch Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?I was hired because I was already there in a different department; did not have to go through the rigorous interview process.
- What makes you most happy at work?When it feels like I have actually been able to make a difference and reduce environmental impacts or improve sustainability on projects.
- What are some of the best things about your team?They are eager to learn, positive, believe in sustainability, and want to help work toward a better future.
Constructive Feedback From Black & Veatch Employees
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?better organizational processes, procedures and systems in managing resources
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Clients are recogniving the negative transformation of BV
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Stop bringing in outsiders as management who have no consulting experience.
Black & Veatch Company Information
Black & Veatch Company Overview
Black & Veatch is a 100% employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company with a 100-year legacy. Our work makes an invaluable contribution because of our monumental achievements. Working at Black & Veatch is a chance to bring your ideas forward and make an invaluable contribution to creating a positive difference in our world.
Black & Veatch was founded in 1915 and its current CEO is Mario Azar. Since its inception 111 years ago, Black & Veatch has grown to 10000 employees.
Black & Veatch Mission, Vision & Values
Black & Veatch Mission Statement
We are Building a World of Difference® through innovation in sustainable infrastructure.
Black & Veatch Vision Statement
We work relentlessly to solve humanity’s critical infrastructure challenges.
Black & Veatch Values
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Entrepreneurship
- Integrity
- Ownership
- Respect
- Safety
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Black & Veatch
We are achieving a better and more sustainable future for all by thinking and acting together.
Infrastructure underlies the fabric of life and business. At Black & Veatch, we create new possibilities for humanity through how we deliver innovation in infrastructure. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation in 1915, enriching communities where we work and live.
At Black & Veatch, we strive to protect the earth’s natural resources while delivering resilient, compliant and sustainable infrastructure.
To the communities our work impacts, our solutions provide the peace of mind that comes with safe and clean air, soil and water. People see it when they walk through newly reclaimed public spaces, like the freshwater wetlands beside a defunct fiber plant in Northeast Delaware. They taste it when they pour a glass of tap water from the Calaveras Reservoir or from the groundwater near the Collierville, Tennessee, Superfund site.
Our environmental specialists and partner agencies develop feasible and cost-effective solutions to the challenges of building in fragile and sensitive locations.
| Headquarter | 11401 Lamar Avenue Overland Park, KS 66211 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bv.com |
| Founding Date | 1915 |
| Tel | (913) 458-2000 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.bv.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Black & Veatch Competitors
Black & Veatch competitors include Bechtel, Itron, AECOM, and CH2M. Black & Veatch ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Black & Veatch compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Black & Veatch is a Kansas City based engineering, procurement and construction company with a track record of bringing innovative technologies to market, making us uniquely qualified to address the needs of entrepreneurs and new technologies. We are searching for game changing startups with high carbon reduction technologies that have the potential to make a large global impact. We are supporting diversity in the startup ecosystem by expanding recruiting efforts to find underrepresented or under supported entrepreneurs and by building regional partnerships to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging throughout the program. Startups will partner with Black & Veatch experts to co-develop, to pilot and market their new technology. Participants also receive access to our vast industry network, mentorship, product testing opportunities, pitch development, coaching, investor introductions and funding. We support these emerging startups in de-risking, scaling up and commercializing their climate technologies with Black & Veatch's 108 years of engineering experience. Our intention is to partner with the best of the best startups to reach our goal of net zero carbon and to continue our journey of building a world of difference.
A Moment With: Mario Azar, Chairman & CEO
In June 2023, Black & Veatch, a leader in global critical infrastructure solutions, completed design-build of a state-of-the-art electric truck charging depot in South El Monte, California, for Schneider National Inc, a premier a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal, and logistics services.
Internships are more than just a summer at Black & Veatch. Check out what a few of our 2023 interns had to say about their summer experience.
Who exactly is Black & Veatch? We're collaborators. Creators. Innovators. Makers... Makers who are invaluable because of their monumental achievements. From state-of-the-art decarbonization to greener transportation, you might say we make marvels. Marvels like sustainable energy projects, environmental innovations, and autonomous construction. Here, our work changes the world for the better. Our work matters. So the question is: What will you create today? Visit bv.com/careers for openings. If you're ready to make an invaluable difference, visit bv.com/careers for openings. Black & Veatch is hiring, so if you're ready to make your marvel, visit bv.com/careers. Make. Marvel. Matter
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Black & Veatch Employees
Black & Veatch has 10000 employees. 183 employees at Black & Veatch have reviewed Black & Veatch across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 22 days ago.
Overall, the 183 Black & Veatch employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Black & Veatch are pleased with their total compensation at Black & Veatch, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Black & Veatch are extremely happy with their team. 183 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Black & Veatch are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Black & Veatch believe the environment at Black & Veatch is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Black & Veatch is comfortably fast. About 57% of the employees at Black & Veatch work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Black & Veatch are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Black & Veatch employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Black & Veatch report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Black & Veatch have 3 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
89% of Black & Veatch employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Black & Veatch employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
75% of Black & Veatch employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Black & Veatch employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
87% of Black & Veatch employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Black & Veatch - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Black & Veatch is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Black & Veatch employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Black & Veatch KPIs and OKRs
At Black & Veatch 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Black & Veatch's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 9 Black & Veatch employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 7 have said yes.
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Black & Veatch Salaries
How much does Black & Veatch pay?
How much do people at Black & Veatch get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Black & Veatch is $124,635, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $124,532, or $59 per hour.
At Black & Veatch, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $225,444 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,172 annually. Average Black & Veatch salaries by department include: Sales at $148,285, Marketing at $126,555, Customer Support at $72,832, and Business Development at $128,141. Half of Black & Veatch salaries are above $124,532.
76 employees at Black & Veatch rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 238 ratings) while 74 employees at Black & Veatch rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 82 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Black & Veatch employees include job titles like Group Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer, Developer, and Automation Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Black & Veatch employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $98k | $98k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $218k | $218k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $264k | $264k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $273k | $273k | 100th Percentile |
$124,635*
Average Compensation
$124,532*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Black & Veatch Salaries by City
Black & Veatch Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Black & Veatch
Diverse employees at Black & Veatch score the company 85/100 across various culture categories, placing Black & Veatch in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Black & Veatch across various culture dimensions.
Our culture and values transcend differences in age, gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Your skills, experience and personal story will build the future of our company and, in turn, impact the world our company builds. As a firm with projects in more than 100 countries, our workforce must reflect the real world. Your unique perspective helps us deliver the best possible work to the communities we serve.,,
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Black & Veatch Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Black & Veatch PTO
Black & Veatch's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Black & Veatch's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Black & Veatch's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Black & Veatch Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Black & Veatch applied for 119 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Black & Veatch has a total of 10000 employees
119
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (119 out of 119)
- 0% Denied ( out of 119)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 119)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 119)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Black & Veatch on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 46% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 31% | |
IT | 15% | |
Marketing | 8% |
Candidates By Location
Kansas City | 15% | |
|---|---|---|
Phoenix | 15% | |
Topeka | 8% | |
Chandler | 8% | |
Portland | 8% | |
Other | 46% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Black & Veatch
What is Black & Veatch address?
Black & Veatch location is at 11401 Lamar Avenue
Who is the CEO of Black & Veatch?
Black & Veatch CEO is Mario Azar, their score by employees is 67
What is Black & Veatch eNPS?
The eNPS for Black & Veatch is 20
What is the salary for Marketing Operations in Black & Veatch?
Marketing Operations average salary in the US is 110k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Black & Veatch?
The average salaries for Legal in Black & Veatch is 157k
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