Engineering Technician Professional Trainee

Engineering Technician Professional Trainee

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.

The Engineering Technician Accelerator Program is a structured onboarding and training initiative designed for candidates with 1 to 3 years of technical drafting, design, or engineering technology experience. Participants will receive intensive training in electrical design fundamentals, industry-standard drafting practices, and specialized software tools used to support advanced power generation projects. This program is intended for individuals who possess a strong technical foundation and drafting aptitude but may not yet have direct experience in power generation electrical design.

Through a combination of classroom instruction, mentoring, and hands-on project assignments, participants will develop the skills necessary to become productive Electrical Engineering Technician Designers.

Key Accountabilities:

• Complete an intensive 3-week training program focused on:
• Micro Station drafting fundamentals
• Electrical drawing literacy
• Power plant and industrial facility design concepts
• Cable tray, conduit, and raceway routing
• Drawing production, quality control, and checking processes
• Apply newly developed skills while supporting active power generation projects.
• Develop electrical design deliverables under the guidance of experienced engineers and designers.
• Incorporate redline revisions and maintain compliance with company drafting standards.
• Assist with the preparation of construction drawings, layouts, one-lines, wiring diagrams, and related project documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with engineering professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Continue development through a structured 3 to 6-month project evaluation and mentoring period.

Skills/

Competencies:

• Basic CAD experience and proficiency
• Ability to read engineering drawings, plans, sections, and elevations
• Understanding of scales, dimensions, and construction documents
• Familiarity with engineering or industrial environments
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, equipment, conduit, cable, or wiring methods
• Ability to learn new software tools and technical processes quickly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or Technical Certificate in: CAD / Drafting Technology Electrical Engineering Technology Industrial Technology Construction Technology Architectural or Engineering Drafting
• Experience with any of the following is beneficial:
  Micro Station AutoCAD Revit Open Buildings Plant 3D Smart Plant E3D / S3D Other engineering design or CAD platforms

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to travel during training program (first 3 weeks of classroom instruction is in Kansas City, with possibility of occasional travel after)
• Must be able to work in a Black & Veatch office location listed on the job posting
• 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.

Program Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the training and evaluation period, participants will be prepared to perform as an Electrical Engineering Technician, supporting the development of electrical design deliverables for advanced power generation and industrial infrastructure projects.

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 ENT:
Engineering Technician Job Grade 097

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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…