Mechanical Piping Designer - Staff Engineering Technician - Advanced Process Solutions

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Staff Engineering Technician to support multidisciplinary project teams, focusing on 3D piping layouts, CADWorx, and Hexagon SmartPlant tools. The role combines design development, technical documentation, and collaboration across process, mechanical, and civil disciplines.

The position offers hybrid work options after an initial 90 days, with an ESOP ownership structure and a comprehensive benefits portfolio.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate required.
• Associate Degree preferred.
• Typically 5 years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Functions in a project engineering technician capacity.
• Supports engineering/design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables.
• Creates design concepts using CAD/BIM and documents project outputs.
• Reviews inputs to ensure codes and BV standards compliance.
• Provides guidance to other engineers and technicians.
• Coordinates with other design groups and may support field activities.
• Supports continuous improvement and BV Quality Program.

Skills

CAD/BIM knowledge

3D modeling

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Certificate required

Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design

Tools

CAD software

BIM tools

Hexagon SmartPlant

CADWorx

Job description

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

Req Id : 117109

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 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) Staff Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of high‑quality engineering deliverables for complex infrastructure projects. Under general supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices, with a focus on developing and refining 3D piping layouts and model‑based drawings using Hexagon SmartPlant and CADWorx.

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 project engineering technician capacity.


• Under general direction, supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables.


• Applies foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions.


• Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.


• Provides technical guidance and may offer direction to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.


• Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures.


• May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.


• Proactively applies BV Quality Program to deliverables. Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.


• Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency. Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.


• May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables. Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.


• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.


• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.


• May review the deliverables of others.


• May define work assignments and maintain schedules.


• May program control systems or participate in other plant start‑up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.


• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.


• May support field activities. Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external clients' main interests and drivers.


• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes.


• May apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate required.


• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience.


• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

ENT: Engineering Technician

Job Grade

015

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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work‑life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP‑owned company. As employee‑owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company’s long‑term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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Nearest Major Market:

Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market:

Kansas City

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