Assistant Engineering Technician Details | Family of Companies

Assistant Engineering Technician

Date:
Feb 25, 2026

Location:

Houston, TX, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

As an Entry Level Engineering Technician at Black & Veatch in Houston, TX, you will play a meaningful role in addressing some of the world’s most critical infrastructure challenges. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse, impactful projects that support our clients’ goals while fostering your professional growth and advancing the success of Black & Veatch.

Under close supervision, provides technical support to engineering teams by performing tasks that require a basic understanding of engineering principles and practices. Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to assist in the creation, modification, and maintenance of technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. Participates in the evaluation of methods used in the development of deliverables and design activities to support continuous improvement and efficiency.

• Continues to learn and apply standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and BV policies and procedures.
• Ensures that deliverables are accurate and compliant by continually developing knowledge of the BV Quality Program.
• Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Broadens knowledge of the applications required to modify and develop less complex deliverables based on a variety of design inputs.
• May assist with minor computations such as material quantity estimates and dimensional checks.
• May assist in coordinating deliverables with other groups involved on the same project to minimize interference or errors.
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes.
• Candidates will serve as a resource for an assigned function:
  Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or Electrical.

Engineering Design Related Technology degree preferred.

Typically a minimum of 1 year related work experience. 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.

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

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes health care, disability, robust wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation & holiday time, sick time, dependent sick time, company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

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.

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.