Civil - Assistant Engineering Technician - BESS

Overview

Date:
May 28, 2026

Location:

Jacksonville, FL, 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

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.

This opportunity with Black & Veatch offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Technology, Commercial & Industrial Market Sector, supporting Distributed Network projects such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), while building critical civil infrastructure for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Civil Engineering Technicians contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of site development, including grading and drainage, erosion control, roadways, fencing, and underground utilities for these advanced industrial and commercial facilities.

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Assistant Civil Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of high-quality engineering deliverables for these complex infrastructure projects. Under close supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, with a focus on creating and modifying site plans, grading designs, and utility layouts using advanced techniques in industry-standard design tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley Micro Station.

Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

• Provides technical support to engineering teams under close supervision
• Performs tasks requiring a basic understanding of engineering principles and practices
• Uses digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to assist with the creation, modification, and maintenance of technical documents and 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
• Continuously learns and applies established standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guidelines, and BV policies and procedures.
• Ensures deliverables are accurate and compliant by developing knowledge of the BV Quality Program.
• Demonstrates strong personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
• Expands technical knowledge to modify and develop less complex deliverables using various design inputs.
• May assist with minor technical tasks, such as material quantity estimates and dimensional checks.
• May assist with coordination of deliverables with other project disciplines to reduce errors and interferences.
• Prioritizes internal client needs while developing a basic understanding of external client drivers and expectations.
• Proactively seeks out and shares knowledge of emerging technologies and processes

• Diploma or Certificate preferred.
• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology 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…