Structural Staff Engineering Technician - Advanced Power Generation

Overview

Location:

Overland Park, KS;
Houston, TX;
Chattanooga, TN;
Cary, NC;
Phoenix, AZ;
Ann Arbor, MI.

Opportunity Type:
Staff. Full time:
Full-Time. Relocation Eligible:
No. Visa Sponsorship:
No. Project Only Hire:
No.

Salary Plan:
Engineering Technician. Job Grade: 015.

This opportunity with Black & Veatch offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Power Providers Market Sector, supporting Advanced Power Generation (APG) projects and building critical infrastructure for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.

Structural Engineering Technicians contribute to the design, analysis, and detailing of structural components and systems that support advanced industrial and commercial facilities.

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of high-quality engineering deliverables for these complex infrastructure projects.

• Functions in a project engineering technician capacity.
• Under general direction, support engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables.
• Apply foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions.
• Utilize digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and may offer directions to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.
• Apply knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures.
• Review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
• Proactively apply BV Quality Program to deliverables; demonstrate personal accuracy and support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Review design inputs to ensure consistency; assist to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
• Apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables.
• Begin to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and provide technical guidance to other professionals.
• Perform design calculations, detailed material quantity estimates, and records.
• Review the deliverables of others.
• Define work assignments and maintain schedules.
• Program control systems or participate in other plant start‑up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.
• Coordinate with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
• Support field activities, focusing on the needs of internal clients while understanding external client interests and drivers.
• Proactively seek and share knowledge of latest technologies and processes.
• Apply judgment and make decisions regarding deliverables and input interpretation.

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

• Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected), which may include background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Works primarily in a typical office environment; may require prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Black & Veatch offers a comprehensive benefits portfolio that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, disability…