Lead Mechanical & Piping Designer, Water

Black & Veatch Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in Houston seeks a Mechanical Piping Designer – Lead Engineering Technician to drive mechanical and piping design for water and wastewater projects. You will lead design teams, develop high‑quality deliverables, and mentor junior staff using Revit and AutoCAD.

The role requires extensive hands‑on experience, strong knowledge of industry standards, and ability to coordinate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Typically a minimum of 15 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, etc.).
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians and supervise design activities across disciplines.
• Create and modify mechanical and piping systems with CAD/BIM.
• Ensure quality, schedule, and budget adherence; coordinate across departments and stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior staff to support project deliverables.

Skills

Mechanical design

Piping design

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting

Bachelor Degree in Engineering Design

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation in Houston seeks a Mechanical Piping Designer – Lead Engineering Technician to drive mechanical and piping design for water and wastewater projects. You will lead design teams, develop high‑quality deliverables, and mentor junior staff using Revit and AutoCAD.

The role requires extensive hands‑on experience, strong knowledge of industry standards, and ability to coordinate across disciplines.