Civil - Staff Engineering Technician - Water

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401k plan

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Staff Engineering Technician to support the Government & Communities Water and Industrial Water projects. The role focuses on site development plans using Autodesk Civil 3D or Bentley MicroStation, working under supervision to create and modify technical deliverables.

You will join multidisciplinary teams and apply foundational engineering principles. The position offers hybrid work arrangements after onboarding, with opportunities to contribute to a range of

Qualifications

• Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, MVR) as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, guides, codes and BV policies.
• Reviews project requirements and determines the format and contents of deliverables.
• Applies BV Quality Program to deliverables; supports continuous improvement.
• Reviews design inputs for consistency and compliance with project codes and standards.
• Develops moderately complex design concepts and deliverables; applies engineering judgment.
• Provides technical guidance to other professionals and technicians.
• Performs design calculations, material quantities and estimates, and records.
• Coordinates with design group personnel to exchange project information.
• May support field activities and adapt to internal client needs.

Education

Diploma or Certificate preferred

Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

CAD

3D Modeling

BIM

Job description

Date: Sep 2, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US Tualatin, OR, US Tampa, FL, US Orlando, FL, US Phoenix, AZ, US Jacksonville, FL, 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: 116900

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

This opportunity with Black & Veatch offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Government & Communities Market Sector, supporting Water & Industrial Water projects and building critical infrastructure for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Civil professionals contribute to site development efforts, including grading and drainage, erosion control, roadways, fencing, and underground utilities.

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of highquality engineering deliverables for these complex infrastructure projects. Under general supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring intermediate knowledge of engineering principles and practices, with a focus on creating and modifying site development plans using industrystandard design tools, such as Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• 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.

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

• 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 support field activities. Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes.
• May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate preferred.
• Associate 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 (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: 015

Benefits

• 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.

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.

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.

Notice to External Search Firms

Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

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