Electrical Associate Engineering Technician - Substation

Black & Veatch; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Black & Veatch is looking for a Virtual Design & Data Solutions Associate Electrical Engineering Technician in Chattanooga, TN. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and support substation projects, while working with digital tools and design software.

This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to perform technical tasks with an emphasis on quality. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, 401K match, and more.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years related work experience.
• Must complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams under general supervision.
• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation and drawings.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians.

Skills

Intermediate knowledge of engineering principles

Digital tools proficiency (CAD, BIM, 3D modeling)

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Certificate

Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Technology

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

Location: Chattanooga, TN, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies (Black & Veatch Corporation)

Position: Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Associate Electrical Engineering Technician – Staff, Full Time

Job Grade: 014

Salary Plan: Engineering Technician (ENT)

Overview

This opportunity allows you to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Distributed Infrastructure Market Sector, supporting Substation (Grid) projects and building critical infrastructure for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Electrical professionals contribute to power systems design by drafting deliverables such as one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and related substation documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports engineering teams under general supervision.
• Performs technical tasks requiring intermediate knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Uses digital tools and design software (CAD, BIM, 3D modeling).
• Creates, updates, and maintains technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
• Begins providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering technicians.
• Stays current on applicable standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guides, and BV policies and procedures.
• Applies knowledge of the BV Quality Program to ensure accurate, compliant deliverables.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail while supporting continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
• Uses and expands applications and tools to evaluate and improve methods, processes, and procedures.
• Creates and develops project deliverables based on a variety of design inputs.
• Performs basic computations, including material quantity estimates and dimensional checks.
• Coordinates deliverables with other project groups to minimize errors and interferences.
• Supports internal client needs while developing an understanding of external client priorities and drivers.
• Proactively seeks out, shares, and applies knowledge of new technologies and evolving processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Diploma or Certificate preferred. Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically a minimum of 2 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screening, motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws.

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.

Benefits

Competitive compensation; 401K match; health, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, holiday, sick time; flexible schedules; tuition reimbursement; adoption reimbursement; vendor discounts; employment referral program; AD&D insurance; pre-taxed accounts; voluntary legal plan; B&V Credit Union; potential performance‑based bonus program.

EEO Statement

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.

Job Segment

Drafting, Electrical Engineering, Construction, Electrical, CAD, Engineering