Assistant Engineering Technician - Federal
About The Position
As an Entry Level Engineering Technician at Black & Veatch in Overland Park, Kansas, the employee provides technical support to engineering teams under close supervision. The role requires a basic understanding of engineering principles and practices and uses digital tools and design software, such as CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling, to help create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. The technician also participates in evaluating methods used to develop deliverables and perform design activities to support continuous improvement and efficiency. Candidates serve as a resource for an assigned function: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or Electrical. The role is full-time and college-level. Relocation is eligible. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, depending on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
Requirements
- Typically at least 1 year of related work experience.
- Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.
Nice To Haves
- An Engineering Design Related Technology degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guides, and company policies and procedures.
- Develop knowledge of the BV Quality Program and ensure deliverables are accurate and compliant.
- Demonstrate personal accuracy and support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
- Develop knowledge of applications used to modify and develop less complex deliverables based on a variety of design inputs.
- Assist with minor computations, such as material quantity estimates and dimensional checks.
- Assist in coordinating deliverables with other project groups to minimize interference or errors.
- Focus on the needs of internal clients and build a basic understanding of external clients’ interests and drivers.
- Proactively seek and share knowledge of the latest technologies and processes.
- Use digital tools and design software to assist in creating, modifying, and maintaining technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
- Participate in evaluating methods used to develop deliverables and conduct design activities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Sick time
- Dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401(k) plan
- Adoption reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vendor discounts
- Employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-tax accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
- B&V Credit Union
- Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program
- Employee stock ownership and financial rewards through the ESOP
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
