Mechanical Piping Designer - Lead Engineering Technician - Advanced Process Solutions

Black & Veatch; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking a Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Lead Engineering Technician (Level 17) to lead mechanical and piping design efforts on complex industrial projects using CADWorx and SP3D. This role requires expert design knowledge, cross-disciplinary coordination, and mentoring of junior staff.

You will drive technical quality, coordinate with specialists, and help implement design standards across projects, while ensuring schedule and budget targets

Qualifications

• Experience leading mechanical and piping design teams.
• Proficient with CADWorx and SP3D for complex projects.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and coordinate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead or supervise technical design activities.
• Apply advanced design expertise to solve complex challenges.
• Coordinate design across departments and stakeholders.
• Ensure quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Develop and enforce design standards and procedures.
• Review inputs and ensure deliverables meet project requirements.
• Support development of new design tools and processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Lead technician

Technical design

Project coordination

Mentoring staff

Tools

CADWorx

Hexagon SP3D

BIM

3D modeling

Industry standards

Job description

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

Req Id : 116724

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: 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 project teams within the Advanced Process Solutions (APS) business, supporting a diverse portfolio of industrial, manufacturing, life sciences, chemical, food and beverage, and other advanced process facilities. Mechanical and piping design professionals play a critical role in developing plant layouts, equipment arrangements, piping systems, utility networks, and process infrastructure that help clients optimize operations, improve efficiency, and support future growth. The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Lead Engineering Technician (Level 17) will be responsible for leading mechanical and piping design teams in the development of high-quality engineering deliverables for complex process and industrial facility projects. This position performs advanced technical tasks requiring expert-level knowledge of mechanical and piping design principles, industry standards, and best practices. The Lead Engineering Technician will provide technical leadership, coordinate design activities across disciplines, mentor and develop junior staff, and support the successful execution of project deliverables. Responsibilities include creating, modeling, and modifying mechanical and piping systems using industry-standard design platforms such as CADWorx and Hexagon SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), while ensuring compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and client expectations. The successful candidate will also support the development and implementation of design standards, best practices, and model quality initiatives to drive consistency and 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, modify, and maintain 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 project objectives
• Establishes, communicates, and enforces design and graphic standards
• Reviews project requirements to determine correct formats and deliverable content
• Promotes quality across projects, groups, and sections
• Reviews design inputs to ensure consistency and compliance
• Ensures that design deliverables are prepared, coordinated among disciplines and issued in accordance with BV Quality Assurance Procedures and project specific procedures
• Improves integration, coordination, and communication across disciplines
• Contributes to continuous improvement of design guides, standards, and processes
• Leads or participates in process improvement and change management initiatives
• Applies sound engineering fundamentals and established design practices in developing deliverables
• Exercises judgment, makes work-related decisions, and guides other professionals
• Coordinates deliverable presentations, delegates production design, or other electronic applications
• Monitors production to assure consistency, budget and schedule of deliverables
• Establishes drawing control methods and maintains historical records
• Programs control systems or participates in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized expertise area
• Leads or supports development of new or updated design applications and processes
• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development