Associate Electrical Engineering Technician - BESS

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Associate Engineering Technician works under general supervision, performing technical tasks that require intermediate knowledge of engineering principles and practices to support the creation or modification of deliverables. The role develops plan and profile deliverables using Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation, supporting underground transmission line projects within Black & Veatch’s Distributed Infrastructure (Grid) solution. Basic Civil 3D experience and knowledge of alignments, plan/profile, and sections are required.

The position supports engineering teams with technical documentation, drawings, computations, coordination, and project deliverables. It also contributes to quality, continuous improvement, and knowledge-sharing efforts. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, at the manager’s discretion and based on performance and work assignments.

Requirements

• Typically a minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
• Basic Civil 3D experience, including knowledge of alignments, plan/profile, and sections.
• Diploma or certificate required.
• Applicants must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams under general supervision.
• Perform technical tasks requiring intermediate knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Use digital tools and design software, such as CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling tools.
• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
• Begin providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering technicians.
• Stay current on applicable standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guides, and company policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of the BV Quality Program to ensure accurate, compliant deliverables.
• Demonstrate attention to detail while supporting continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
• Use and expand applications and tools to evaluate and improve methods, processes, and procedures.
• Create and develop project deliverables based on a variety of design inputs.
• Perform basic computations, including material quantity estimates and dimensional checks.
• Coordinate deliverables with other project groups to minimize errors and interferences.
• Support internal client needs while developing an understanding of external client priorities and drivers.
• Seek out, share, and apply knowledge of new technologies and evolving processes.
• Develop plan and profile deliverables for underground transmission line projects using Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and 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.
• Stock ownership through the 100% ESOP-owned company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED