Mechanical Piping Designer - Lead Engineering Technician - Advanced Process Solutions

Black & Veatch Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in Houston seeks a Mechanical Piping Designer – Lead Engineering Technician (APS) to guide mechanical and piping design on complex industrial facilities. You’ll lead design teams, model systems in CADWorx and SP3D, ensure quality standards, and coordinate across disciplines to meet project goals.

This role offers hands-on technical leadership, mentorship for junior engineers, and opportunities to shape design standards while delivering efficient, compliant plant

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of mechanical and piping design principles.
• Experience leading design teams on complex process facilities.
• Proficiency with CADWorx and SP3D platforms.

Responsibilities

• Functions in a lead technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisory role
• Applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline and contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions
• Utilizes digital design tools and software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) following standardized procedures to create, modifies, and maintains technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
• Responsible for technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance, while effectively coordinating efforts across departments, teams, and stakeholders
• May supervise engineering technicians and support staff by coordinating, overseeing, and guiding conceptual and detailed design activities to ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with

Skills

Lead technician

Mechanical design

Piping design

Team leadership

Tools

CADWorx

SP3D (Hexagon SmartPlant 3D)

BIM

3D modeling

Job description

Mechanical Piping Designer - Lead Engineering Technician - Advanced Process Solutions

Date: Aug 27, 2026

Location: 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 offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary projectteams within the Advanced Process Solutions (APS) business, supporting a diverse portfolio ofindustrial, manufacturing, life sciences, chemical, food and beverage, and other advanced processfacilities. Mechanical and piping design professionals play a critical role in developing plant layouts,equipment arrangements, piping systems, utility networks, and process infrastructure that help clientsoptimize operations, improve efficiency, and support future growth.

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Lead Engineering Technician (Level 17) will be responsiblefor leading mechanical and piping design teams in the development of high-quality engineeringdeliverables for complex process and industrial facility projects. This position performs advancedtechnical tasks requiring expert-level knowledge of mechanical and piping design principles, industrystandards, and best practices. The Lead Engineering Technician will provide technical leadership,coordinate design activities across disciplines, mentor and develop junior staff, and support thesuccessful execution of project deliverables. Responsibilities include creating, modeling, andmodifying mechanical and piping systems using industry-standard design platforms such as CADWorxand Hexagon SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), while ensuring compliance with project requirements, qualitystandards, and client expectations. The successful candidate will also support the development andimplementation of design standards, best practices, and model quality initiatives to drive consistencyand efficiency across project teams.

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

• Functions in a lead technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisory role
• Applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline and contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions
• Utilizes digital design tools and software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) following standardized procedures to create, modifies, and maintains technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
• Responsible for technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance, while effectively coordinating efforts across departments, teams, and stakeholders
• May supervise engineering technicians and support staff by coordinating, overseeing, and guiding conceptual and detailed design activities to ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with