Mechanical Piping Designer - Associate Engineering Technician - Advanced Process Solutions

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in Overland Park, KS seeks a Mechanical Piping Designer – Associate Engineering Technician for the Advanced Process Solutions Market. You will develop piping layouts, routes, and tie-ins to process equipment within multidisciplinary project teams.

The role focuses on 3D piping layouts using Hexagon SmartPlant and CADWorx, applying applicable standards and BV quality practices to deliver accurate, code-compliant deliverables while growing technical proficiency.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 to junior engineering technicians.

Skills

CAD

BIM

3D modeling

Engineering principles

Tools

Hexagon SmartPlant

CADWorx

Job description

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Mechanical Piping Designer - Associate Engineering Technician - Advanced Process Solutions

Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US, Houston, TX, 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

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :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 provides the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Advanced Process Solutions Market Sector, supporting large‑scale chemical, fertilizer, and LNG facilities that are critical to global energy and industrial supply chains. Mechanical (piping) professionals contribute to the delivery of safe, reliable, and code‑compliant process facilities by developing high‑quality engineering deliverables, including piping system layouts, routing, and tie‑ins to process equipment such as reactors, compressors, heat exchangers, pumps, and cryogenic systems. This role requires close coordination with process, mechanical equipment, instrumentation and controls, structural, and civil disciplines to ensure piping designs align with P&IDs, material and corrosion requirements, pressure and temperature extremes, constructability considerations, and interfaces with underground utilities and existing operating units.

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Associate Engineering Technician supports the development of high‑quality engineering deliverables for complex infrastructure projects. Working under the guidance of experienced engineering and design professionals, this position applies foundational knowledge of engineering principles and design practices to develop and modify 3D piping layouts and model‑based drawings using Hexagon SmartPlant and CADWorx. The Associate Engineering Technician assists with design production, model development, drawing creation, and quality reviews while continuing to build technical proficiency in piping design, industry codes and standards, and project execution processes. This role provides an opportunity to develop technical skills through collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams and contribute to the successful delivery of engineering projects while meeting quality, schedule, and client requirements.

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

• 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