Civil - Senior Engineering Technician - Water

Black & Veatch; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Houston, TX is seeking a senior engineering technician, technical design specialist and/or supervisor. You will apply advanced technical expertise to design challenges, using CAD, BIM and 3D modeling to create, modify, and maintain drawings and deliverables while mentoring other technicians.

The role includes providing consultation, training, and oversight to ensure quality, consistency and compliance with project standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 11 years related work experience.
• All applicants must pass pre-employment checks (background, drug screen, driving records).
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a senior engineering technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisor.
• Apply advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges in a specific discipline.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions and maintain technical drawings and deliverables.
• Use CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling with standardized procedures.
• Provide consultation, training, and oversight to other engineering technicians.
• Establish and communicate design standards and review project requirements for quality and compliance.

Skills

CAD

BIM

3D modeling

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Technology

Bachelor Degree in Engineering Design Technology (preferred)

Tools

CAD

BIM

3D Modeling

Job description

Date: Nov 5, 2026

Location:

Houston, TX, 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

Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id

117899

Opportunity Type

Staff

Relocation eligible

No

Full time/Part time

Full-Time

Project Only Hire

No

Visa Sponsorship Available

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.

The Opportunity

Functions as a senior engineering technician, technical design specialist and/or supervisor. Applies advanced technical expertise to address complex design challenges, typically within a specific engineering discipline, and contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions. Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) in conjunction with standardized procedures to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. In addition to hands-on design and production responsibilities, this role provides consultation, training, and oversight to other engineering technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to project standards.

The Team

Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Functions as a senior engineering technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisor
• Applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline
• Contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions
• Uses digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) with standardized procedures to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
• Provides consultation, training, and oversight to other engineering technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project standards
• Establishes and communicates appropriate design and graphic standards
• Reviews project requirements to determine correct formats and deliverable content
• Promotes quality and consistency across projects, groups, and sections
• Reviews design inputs to ensure alignment and consistency
• Ensures deliverables comply with applicable codes and standards
• May contribute to continuous improvement of design guides, standards, and processes
• May participate and lead process improvement and change management activities
• Manages drawing control and maintains historical project records
• Applies engineering principles and established design practices to complex designs
• Exercises sound judgment in interpreting inputs and making deliverable-related decisions
• Handles complex technical assignments and provides guidance to other professionals
• Performs design calculations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, and documentation
• May review deliverables produced by others for quality and accuracy
• May coordinate presentations, production design, and use of electronic design tools
• May monitor production to ensure consistency, budget, and schedule
• May program control systems or support plant start-up activities within area of expertise
• Coordinates with other design groups to exchange information for design development
• May support field activities as required
• Communicates project design requirements, progress, and schedules
• Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances. Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns. Assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities
• Identifies and supports training and development needs for supervised personnel
• Recognized for expertise in one or more areas. May be assigned special assignments depending on technical expertise. Assignments may involve solving a particular design problem or participating in a design team focused on completing an assigned project task
• Makes presentations and conducts training classes within a specialized area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred. Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology (preferred).

Minimum Qualifications

Typical a minimum of 11 years 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.

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

ENT: Engineering Technician

Job Grade

016

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.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company’s long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Nearest Major Market

Houston

Job Segment

Construction, Drafting, Civil Engineer, CAD, Engineer, Engineering