Staff Engineering Technician, Civil Solar
About The Position
Black & Veatch's Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) group delivers civil site development for its projects, including grading and drainage, erosion control, roadways, fencing, and underground utilities. This technician supports utility-scale solar and wind projects by preparing site plans, grading designs, and utility layouts under general supervision. This is a contract assignment scheduled for July 27, 2026, through an estimated January 25, 2027, at 40 hours per week. The contractor must live within 50 miles of a B&V office in Overland Park, Kansas; Denver, Colorado; Houston, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona; or Tualatin, Oregon. Employment is through an employer of record. One opening is available. A background check and drug screen are required before the start. If the listed start date has passed, the full assignment term runs from the actual start date.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of related work experience.
- Experience with Civil 3D grading.
- A diploma or certificate.
Nice To Haves
- Solar experience.
- Experience with PVcase and PVFarm.
- An associate degree in drafting or an engineering design technology.
Responsibilities
- Determine the format and content of deliverables and apply the quality program.
- Review design inputs for consistency and code compliance.
- Develop moderately complex design concepts and deliverables.
- Perform design calculations and prepare detailed material quantities and estimates.
- May review others' deliverables, define work assignments, and maintain schedules.
- Coordinate with other design groups and may support field activities.
Benefits
- Contractors working 30 or more hours per week can enroll in benefits through the employer of record.
- Medical coverage with four plan options, including two major medical plans and two lower-cost plans; all plans cover ACA preventive care at 100% and include Teladoc.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Term life insurance.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth contribution options.
- Dependent care and commuter flexible spending accounts.
- Optional accident, critical illness, cancer, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life coverage are available for the employee and spouse.
- Contractors pay premiums through pre-tax payroll deductions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
