Mechanical Designer - Staff Engineering Technician - Mission Critical Details | Black & Vea

Mechanical Designer
- Staff Engineering Technician
- Mission Critical

Date:
Jun 25, 2026

Locations:
Overland Park, KS;
Atlanta, GA;
Dallas, TX;
Greenwood Village, CO

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

This role supports mechanical engineering efforts within the Mission Critical Solution, where infrastructure is designed to protect national security and support high-consequence federal missions. The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Mechanical Engineering Technician develops high-quality mechanical engineering deliverables for complex infrastructure projects, applying expertise in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks and Bluebeam to create HVAC plans, equipment arrangements, and associated mechanical details.

• Functions in a project engineering technician capacity.
• Under general direction, supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables.
• Applies foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions.
• Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
• Provides technical guidance and may offer direction to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.
• Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures.
• May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
• Proactively applies BV Quality Program to deliverables. Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Reviews design inputs to ensure consistency and assists in ensuring deliverables comply with applicable codes and standards.
• May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables.
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
• May review the deliverables of others.
• May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
• May program control systems or participate in other plant start‑up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.
• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
• May support field activities, focusing on the needs of internal clients while understanding external clients’ interests and drivers.
• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes.
• May apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.

• Diploma or Certificate required.
• 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, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search in compliance with applicable laws.

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

• State of Colorado: $74,360 - $124,190

Salary Plan ENT:
Engineering Technician

Job Grade 015

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