Data Scientist
Black & VeatchThis job is no longer accepting applications
Job Description
We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.
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Job Summary
The Digital & Data team is leading an internal effortto digitallytransform and revolutionize every aspect of Black & Veatch. Our goal is to accelerate the company's technology and data capabilities, propelling Black & Veatch into the next century of digital innovation and success.
We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist who will partner with digital product teams and business stakeholders to design, build, and deliver durable, differentiating analytical and AI models using Black & Veatch data as the catalyst. This role focuses on production-ready models that drive measurable business outcomes across operations, safety, project delivery, finance, and other enterprise domains.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover patterns, correlations, and insights within large and complex datasets.
Design and develop advanced predictive, prescriptive, and optimization models to address complex business problems.
Lead initiatives in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics.
Develop,validate, andproductionizestatistical and machine learning models that support enterprise decision-making.
Partner with digital product teams to embed models into applications, workflows, and decision platforms. #LI-IB2
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field Master's degree preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in data science, advanced analytics, or applied machine learning.
- Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end model development from problem framing through deployment.
- Strong experience with cloud-based data and AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure).
- Advanced proficiency in Python (or R) and strong experience with Pandas, NumPy, SQL, and machine learning libraries.
- Deep understanding of statistical methods and machine learning techniques.
- Proven ability to partner with business and digital teams to translate ambiguous problems into analytical solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operationalizing models using MLOps / ModelOps practices, including CI/CD, monitoring, and retraining strategies.
- Experience working within digital product teams or product operating models.
- Experience with Azure AI Foundry or comparable enterprise AI platforms (e.g., Databricks ML, SageMaker, Vertex AI).
- Familiarity with data and model governance, including lineage, reproducibility, and responsible AI practices.
- Experience mentoring junior data scientists or serving as a technical lead.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex analytical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated delivery of durable, reusable analytical and AI assets.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action 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.
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. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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.
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About Company
Black & Veatch (BV) is the largest engineering firm in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Founded in 1915 in Kansas City, Missouri it is now headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas It is a global engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and consulting company specializing in infrastructure development in power, oil and gas, water, telecommunications, government, mining, data centers, smart cities and banking and finance markets
