Hybrid Civil Engineering Technician — Solar Design & CAD

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in the United States is seeking a Virtual Design & Data Solutions Associate Civil Engineering Technician to support utility-scale solar and wind projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on site planning, grading, drainage, and utility layouts using Autodesk Civil 3D, PVcase, and PVFarm.

The role emphasizes producing high‑quality engineering deliverables under close supervision, with opportunities to mentor junior technicians and grow within a global

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate required.
• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
• Typically a minimum of 2 years related work experience.

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, departmental guides, and 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

Education

Diploma or Certificate

Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Related Technology

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

PVcase

PVFarm

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation in the United States is seeking a Virtual Design & Data Solutions Associate Civil Engineering Technician to support utility-scale solar and wind projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on site planning, grading, drainage, and utility layouts using Autodesk Civil 3D, PVcase, and PVFarm.

The role emphasizes producing high‑quality engineering deliverables under close supervision, with opportunities to mentor junior technicians and grow within a global