Job Description

Why Black and Veatch

Black and 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 and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and 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. 

The Opportunity

The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of related work experience. Experience in Structural design is required. 

Experience in the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments to include but not limited to CADD or other electronic applications. Preferred software skillsets include: Bentley Open Buildings Experience, AutoDesk AutoCad, Bentley Microstation 2D/3D and Bluebeam. 

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

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards:
Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures 
May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables  

Quality / Continuous Improvement:
Proactively applies Black and Veatch Quality Program to deliverables 
Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts  
Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency 
Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project  

Engineering Production:
May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables 
Begins 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 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  

Project Coordination: 
Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development 
May support field activities  

Client Focus:
Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client's main interests and drivers  

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes 
May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation  
People Management - (supervision - career development - developing professionals, mentoring):
May assist with performance management process, mentoring, and recognition 
Provide guidance to lesser experienced Engineering technicians 
May provide mentoring, instruction, delegation of work and feedback 

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Diploma or Certificate preferred  
Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred 
Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience  

Preferred Non-Technical Skills:

Learning on the Fly

Problem Solving

Perseverance

Patience

Time Management

Drive for Results

Self Development

Listening

Informing 

Preferred Technical Skills:

Experience in the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments to include but not limited to CADD or other electronic applications.

Intermediate knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Black and Veatch policies and procedures

Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends

Intermediate knowledge of company quality program

Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned

Intermediate knowledge of other disciplines

Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles

Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline

Basic knowledge of procurement and contract administration 

Minimum Qualifications

Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

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