Learning & Development Specialist - #308774

Date: Jul 7, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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 : 115541

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

As a member of the Global HR Talent Development team (co/lab), the Learning and Development Specialist designs, builds, delivers, and evaluates learning solutions for various BV stakeholders to create engaging learning experiences and measure training effectiveness. They incorporate various learning approaches: instructor-led training (both in-person and virtual), eLearning (web-based training), blended learning, and on-the-job learning.

The ideal candidate has a passion for adult learning, works independently without daily supervision, demonstrates strong facilitation skills, makes data-driven decisions, and is able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts learning needs analyses through stakeholder consultations, surveys, interviews, and performance data reviews.
• Leads the design and development of business, technical and core skills training for Black & Veatch by working with BV leaders and subject-matter experts.
• Uses instructional design skills to develop classroom, virtual classroom, and eLearning solutions, including the creation of facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, and other resources.
• Maintains learning records and ensures effective use of the Learning Management System (LMS) and other digital learning technologies such as LinkedIn Learning.
• Delivers training sessions, workshops, and programs to BV employees.
• Evaluates training effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and other data to recommend continuous improvements.
• Works with the co/lab team to consult on Global Talent Development learning strategies, learning approaches and strategic initiatives to deliver impactful training content.
• Coordinates and executes logistics in support of learning programs, training, and events ranging in scale from individual courses to multi-week events for both local and off-site locations, for both internal and external participants.
• Occasionally identifies and leads internal process improvements, which lead to operational excellence.
• Request data, create/update reports, and work with other teams to develop automated reporting, as needed.
  
  

Management Responsibilities

Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of relevant work experience
• 3+ years of business experience
• 2+ years of instructional design experience
• 2+ years of project management experience
• Understanding of adult learning theory
• eLearning development experiene
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Accountability and ownership for delivering high-quality results
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex challenges
• Collaborative partnership-building skills across functions and levels
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities
• Learning agility and adaptability in changing environments
• Comfort with technology and digital learning platforms
• Commitment to developing others and fostering continuous learning
  
  

What Makes Someone Successful In This Role

The most successful candidates are achievement-oriented professionals who enjoy solving problems, creating engaging learning experiences, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and continuously improving programs through data and feedback. They are organized, adaptable, and motivated to help others learn, grow, and succeed.

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.
  
  

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

ADM: Administrative/Business

Job Grade

016

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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.

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