Civil - Staff Engineering Technician - UG Transmission

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Civil Engineering Technician supports multidisciplinary project teams in the Technology, Commercial & Industrial Market Sector, including Grid Solutions projects such as substations and underground transmission lines. The role contributes to planning, design, and implementation of site development, including grading and drainage, erosion control, roadways, fencing, and underground utilities. Under general supervision, the technician performs technical tasks requiring intermediate knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, with a focus on creating and modifying site plans, grading designs, and utility layouts using industry-standard tools such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Bentley MicroStation. The role also provides technical guidance and may direct other engineering professionals and technicians to support quality and consistency of project outputs.

Requirements

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Function in a project engineering technician capacity.
• Support engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables.
• Apply foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions.
• Use digital design tools and software, such as CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling, to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and may offer direction to other engineering professionals and technicians.
• Apply standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes, and company policies and procedures.
• Review project requirements and determine the format and contents of required deliverables when needed.
• Apply the company Quality Program to deliverables, maintain personal accuracy, and support continuous improvement and change management.
• Review design inputs for consistency and help ensure deliverables comply with project-specific codes and standards.
• Develop moderately complex design concepts and deliverables using basic engineering principles and established design practices; apply judgment to deliverables and input interpretation.
• Handle difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and provide technical guidance to other professionals.
• Perform design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
• Review others’ deliverables when needed.
• Define work assignments and maintain schedules when needed.
• Program control systems or participate in plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise when needed.
• Coordinate with other design group personnel to review and exchange information needed for design development.
• Support field activities when needed, focusing on internal client needs and understanding external client interests and drivers.
• Seek and share knowledge of current technologies and processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability benefits
• 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
• Employee stock ownership through the company ESOP

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed