Staff Engineering Technician

Civil Staff Engineering Technician - Federal
Onsite 5 days/week: Overland Park, KS
Local Candidates only
Temp to perm
Must be US Citizen to work in the Federal Dept.
This opportunity with Black & Veatch supports civil engineering efforts within the Mission Critical Solution, where infrastructure is designed to protect national security and support high consequence federal missions. Mission critical infrastructure extends beyond visible facilities to the resilient systems and sites that must perform without failure. Black & Veatch partners with the U.S. Federal Government to deliver secure, sustainable planning and design solutions for federal facilities worldwide, reducing risk through collaboration, innovation, and reliable civil site development in complex operating environments.
The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Engineering Technician supports civil site development by producing and modifying engineering drawings and models under general supervision. This role applies foundational civil engineering principles to develop accurate, high quality deliverables using tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D, helping ensure site designs are functional, and aligned with mission critical goals.
Job Summary
Functions in a project engineering technician capacity.
Under general direction, supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables.
Applies foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions.
Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
Provides technical guidance and may offer direction to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.

Required: Advanced Civil 3D experience is required with use of proposed grading surfaces and plan development, pipe networks and plan and profile deliverables
Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures.
May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
Proactively applies BV Quality Program to deliverables. Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency. Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables. Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
May review the deliverables of others.
May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise
Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes .
May support field activities. Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.