Assistant Civil Engineering Technician - Federal

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

This opportunity with Black & Veatch supports civil engineering efforts within the Mission Critical Solution, where infrastructure is designed to protect national security and support high consequence federal missions. Mission critical infrastructure extends beyond visible facilities to the resilient systems and sites that must perform without failure. Black & Veatch partners with the U.S. Federal Government to deliver secure, sustainable planning and design solutions for federal facilities worldwide, reducing risk through collaboration, innovation, and reliable civil site development in complex operating environments.

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Assistant Engineering Technician supports civil site development by producing and modifying engineering drawings and models under close supervision. This role applies foundational civil engineering principles to develop accurate, high quality deliverables using tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D, helping ensure site designs are functional, and aligned with mission critical goals.

Requirements

• Typically a minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
• This position supports Black & Veatch project work with the U.S. Federal Government. As a result, U.S. citizenship is a requirement.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to engineering teams under close supervision
• Performs tasks requiring a basic understanding of engineering principles and practices
• Uses digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to assist with the creation, modification, and maintenance of technical documents and drawings and project deliverables
• Participates in the evaluation of methods used in the development of deliverables and design activities to support continuous improvement and efficiency
• Continuously learns and applies established standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guidelines, and BV policies and procedures.
• Ensures deliverables are accurate and compliant by developing knowledge of the BV Quality Program.
• Demonstrates strong personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
• Expands technical knowledge to modify and develop less complex deliverables using various design inputs.
• May assist with minor technical tasks, such as material quantity estimates and dimensional checks.
• May assist with coordination of deliverables with other project disciplines to reduce errors and interferences.
• Prioritizes internal client needs while developing a basic understanding of external client drivers and expectations.
• Proactively seeks out and shares knowledge of emerging technologies and processes

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day one.
• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
• Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree