Structural Associate Engineering Technician - Overhead Transmission

The Opportunity

As a Structural Engineering Technician in the Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Engineering team, you will support the development of high‑quality engineering deliverables for Grid projects such as Overhead Transmission Lines. Under general supervision, you will create and modify structural models, drawings, and details using industry‑standard design tools (AutoCAD, Micro Station, PLS‑CADD). You may also provide technical guidance to other engineering professionals and technicians.

• Support engineering teams under general supervision
• Perform technical tasks requiring intermediate knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Use digital tools and design software (CAD, BIM, 3D modeling)
• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering technicians
• Stay current on applicable standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guides, and BV policies and procedures
• Apply knowledge of the BV Quality Program to ensure accurate, compliant deliverables
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail while supporting continuous improvement and change management initiatives
• Use and expand applications and tools to evaluate and improve methods, processes, and procedures
• Create and develop project deliverables based on a variety of design inputs
• Perform basic computations, including material quantity estimates and dimensional checks
• Coordinate deliverables with other project groups to minimize errors and interferences
• Support internal client needs while developing an understanding of external client priorities and drivers
• Proactively seek out, share, and apply knowledge of new technologies and evolving processes

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

Typically a minimum of 2 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search, compliance with applicable laws).

• This position requires working in a typical office environment. Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use are expected, with attention to detail throughout the workday.
• The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, standing/walking for extended periods.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

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Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision insurance)

Disability and a robust wellness program

Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time

Company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union

Performance‑based bonus program

Black & Veatch is a 100% ESOP‑owned company. Professionals are employee‑owners and share in the financial rewards of the company’s success.

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.