Electrical Design Technician — CAD/BIM for Grid Projects

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking an Associate Engineering Technician to develop plan and profile deliverables using Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation. The role supports underground transmission projects within BV’s Grid solution, with a focus on basic Civil 3D knowledge and project documentation.

You will join a team that values collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement, with hybrid work options after the initial onboarding period.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate required.
• Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering concepts

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Certificate

Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

CAD

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking an Associate Engineering Technician to develop plan and profile deliverables using Autodesk Civil 3D and Bentley MicroStation. The role supports underground transmission projects within BV’s Grid solution, with a focus on basic Civil 3D knowledge and project documentation.

You will join a team that values collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement, with hybrid work options after the initial onboarding period.