Assistant Engineering Technician

Black & Veatch • Houston, TX

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About The Position

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. 
Job Summary Under close supervision, provides technical support to engineering teams by performing tasks that require a basic understanding of engineering principles and practices. Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to assist in the creation, modification, and maintenance of technical documentation, 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.Key Responsibilities Continues to learn and apply standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and BV policies and procedures.
Ensures that deliverables are accurate and compliant by continually developing knowledge of the BV Quality Program. Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
Broadens knowledge of the applications required to modify and develop less complex deliverables based on a variety of design inputs. May assist with minor computations such as material quantity estimates and dimensional checks.
May assist in coordinating deliverables with other groups involved on the same project to minimize interference or errors.
Focuses on the needs of internal clients while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Continues to learn and apply standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and BV policies and procedures.
• Ensures that deliverables are accurate and compliant by continually developing knowledge of the BV Quality Program.
• Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Broadens knowledge of the applications required to modify and develop less complex deliverables based on a variety of design inputs.
• May assist with minor computations such as material quantity estimates and dimensional checks.
• May assist in coordinating deliverables with other groups involved on the same project to minimize interference or errors.
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes

Benefits

• 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.
• We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees