Assistant Engineering Technician - Federal

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee ownership

Job summary

Black & Veatch offers an entry-level Engineering Technician role in Overland Park, KS. Under supervision, you will support engineering teams, prepare technical documentation, and contribute to project deliverables using CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling tools.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across civil, mechanical, structural, or electrical domains while developing in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Typically a minimum of 1 year related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks under supervision using basic engineering principles.
• Utilize CAD/BIM/3D modeling to assist in documentation and drawings.
• Support evaluation of methods and contribute to continuous improvement.

Education

Engineering Design Related Technology degree preferred.

Job description

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Assistant Engineering Technician - Federal

Date: Oct 21, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :B&V Special Projects Corp.

Opportunity Type :College full time

Project Only Hire :No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

Job Summary

As an Entry Level Engineering Technician at Black & Veatch in Overland Park, KS, you will play a meaningful role in addressing some of the world’s most critical infrastructure challenges. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse, impactful projects that support our clients’ goals while fostering your professional growth and advancing the success of Black & Veatch.

Under close supervision, provides technical support to engineering teams by performing tasks that require a basic understanding of engineering principles and practices. Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to assist in the creation, modification, and maintenance of technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. Participates in the evaluation of methods used in the development of deliverables and design activities to support continuous improvement and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Continues to learn and apply standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and BV policies and procedures. Ensures that deliverables are accurate and compliant by continually developing knowledge of the BV Quality Program. Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts. Broadens knowledge of the applications required to modify and develop less complex deliverables based on a variety of design inputs. May assist with minor computations such as material quantity estimates and dimensional checks. May assist in coordinating deliverables with other groups involved on the same project to minimize interference or errors. Focuses on the needs of internal clients while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers. Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes.

Candidates will serve as a resource for an assigned function: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or Electrical.

Preferred Qualifications

Engineering Design Related Technology degree preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically a minimum of 1 year related work experience.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.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments

Salary Plan

Job Grade

013

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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