Engineering Technician Professional Trainee Job Details | Family of Companies

Position: Engineering Technician Professional Trainee Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies
** Engineering Technician Professional Trainee*
* Date:
Jul 30, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US  Gaithersburg, MD, US  Dallas, TX, US  Chattanooga, TN, US  Orlando, FL, US  Phoenix, AZ, US  Jacksonville, FL, US  Atlanta, GA, US  Tualatin, OR, US  Greenwood Village, CO, US  Houston, TX, US  Ann Arbor, MI, US  Cary, NC, US  Bloomington, MN, 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  :
** 116340

** Opportunity Type :
** Staff

** Relocation eligible :
** No

** Full time/Part time :
** Full-Time

** Project Only Hire :
** No

** Visa Sponsorship Available:
** No

** Why Black & Veatch?*
* At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

** The Opportunity*
* The  _Engineering Technician Accelerator Program_  is a structured onboarding and training initiative designed for candidates with 1 to 3 years of technical drafting, design, or engineering technology experience. Participants will receive intensive training in electrical design fundamentals, industry-standard drafting practices, and specialized software tools used to support advanced power generation projects.

This program is intended for individuals who possess a strong technical foundation and drafting aptitude but may not yet have direct experience in power generation electrical design. Through a combination of classroom instruction, mentoring, and hands-on project assignments, participants will develop the skills necessary to become productive Electrical Engineering Technician Designers.

** Key Accountabilities*
* + Complete an intensive 3-week training program focused on:

+ Micro Station drafting fundamentals

+ Electrical drawing literacy

+ Power plant and industrial facility design concepts

+ Cable tray, conduit, and raceway routing

+ Drawing production, quality control, and checking processes

+ Apply newly developed skills while supporting active power generation projects.

+ Develop electrical design deliverables under the guidance of experienced engineers and designers.

+ Incorporate redline revisions and maintain compliance with company drafting standards.

+ Assist with the preparation of construction drawings, layouts, one-lines, wiring diagrams, and related project documentation.

+ Participate in multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with engineering professionals across multiple disciplines.

+ Continue development through a structured 3 to 6-month project evaluation and mentoring period.

** Skills/Competencies*
* + Basic CAD experience and proficiency

+ Ability to read engineering drawings, plans, sections, and elevations

+ Understanding of scales, dimensions, and construction documents

+ Familiarity with engineering or industrial environments

+ Basic knowledge of electrical systems, equipment, conduit, cable, or wiring methods

+ Ability to learn new software tools and technical processes quickly

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Associate Degree or Technical Certificate in:

+ CAD / Drafting Technology

+ Electrical Engineering Technology

+ Industrial Technology

+ Construction Technology

+ Architectural or Engineering Drafting

+

Experience with any of the following is beneficial:

+ Micro Station

+ AutoCAD

+ Revit

+ Open Buildings

+ Plant 3D

+ Smart Plant

+ E3D / S3D

+ Other engineering design or CAD platforms

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Ability to travel during training program (first 3 weeks of classroom instruction is in Kansas City, with possibility of occasional travel after)

+ Must be able to work in a Black & Veatch office location listed on the job posting

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements…