Civil - Staff Engineering Technician - Nuclear Power

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Black & Veatch is looking for a Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Engineering Technician to support their global nuclear program. This role will involve developing engineering deliverables and working alongside multidisciplinary teams, utilizing advanced design tools like Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley software.

The ideal candidate should have a diploma or degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience. Hybrid work options may be available after initial employment, providing flexibility.

Qualifications

• Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.
• Candidates must satisfy citizenship requirements for the nuclear program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify engineering deliverables.
• Support engineering and design teams with technical deliverables.
• Utilize digital tools to create project documentation.

Skills

Engineering principles

Design software proficiency (CAD, BIM)

Technical documentation

Quality control

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley OpenPlantModeler

Job description

Overview

Date: Jun 8, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS; Chattanooga, TN; Cary, NC; Ann Arbor, MI; Houston, TX

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Role Summary

Position: Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Engineering Technician – Civil Engineering – Nuclear Programs.

This role supports the global nuclear program by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams within the Power Providers Market Sector. Responsibilities include developing and modifying engineering deliverables, creating site‑development plans, and leveraging advanced design tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, and Bentley OpenPlantModeler.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 to ensure consistency and ensures deliverables comply with applicable codes and standards.
• May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables, exercising judgement regarding 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 quantity and estimates, and record‑keeping.
• 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 support field activities, focusing on the needs of internal clients while understanding external clients’ main interests and drivers.
• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes.
• May apply judgement and make decisions regarding deliverables and input interpretation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (e.g., background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Position supports the global nuclear program; therefore, candidates must satisfy citizenship requirements outlined in Code of Federal Regulations 10 CFR 810.

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

Salary Plan: Engineering Technician (ENT)

Job Grade: 015

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate based on 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.