Engineering Technician Professional Trainee
About The Position
The Engineering Technician Accelerator Program is a structured onboarding and training initiative designed for candidates with 1 to 3 years of technical drafting, design, or engineering technology experience. Participants will receive intensive training in electrical design fundamentals, industry-standard drafting practices, and specialized software tools used to support advanced power generation projects. This program is intended for individuals who possess a strong technical foundation and drafting aptitude but may not yet have direct experience in power generation electrical design. Through a combination of classroom instruction, mentoring, and hands-on project assignments, participants will develop the skills necessary to become productive Electrical Engineering Technician Designers.
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of technical drafting, design, or engineering technology experience.
- Strong technical foundation and drafting aptitude.
- Basic CAD experience and proficiency.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, plans, sections, and elevations.
- Understanding of scales, dimensions, and construction documents.
- Familiarity with engineering or industrial environments.
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems, equipment, conduit, cable, or wiring methods.
- Ability to learn new software tools and technical processes quickly.
- Ability to travel during training program (first 3 weeks of classroom instruction is in Kansas City, with possibility of occasional travel after).
- Must be able to work in a Black & Veatch office location listed on the job posting.
- 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
- Associate Degree or Technical Certificate in: CAD / Drafting Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Construction Technology, Architectural or Engineering Drafting.
- Experience with any of the following is beneficial: MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, OpenBuildings, Plant 3D, SmartPlant, E3D / S3D, Other engineering design or CAD platforms.
Responsibilities
- Complete an intensive 3-week training program focused on: MicroStation drafting fundamentals, Electrical drawing literacy, Power plant and industrial facility design concepts, Cable tray, conduit, and raceway routing, Drawing production, quality control, and checking processes.
- Apply newly developed skills while supporting active power generation projects.
- Develop electrical design deliverables under the guidance of experienced engineers and designers.
- Incorporate redline revisions and maintain compliance with company drafting standards.
- Assist with the preparation of construction drawings, layouts, one-lines, wiring diagrams, and related project documentation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with engineering professionals across multiple disciplines.
- Continue development through a structured 3 to 6-month project evaluation and mentoring period.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation
- Paid holiday time
- Sick time
- Dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401k plan
- Adoption reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vendor discounts
- Employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-taxed accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
- B&V Credit Union
- Performance-based bonus program
- Stock ownership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
