Mechanical Piping Designer - Staff Engineering Technician - Water

Black & Veatch; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 74,360 - 124,190; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Ann Arbor is looking for a Virtual Design & Data Solutions Assistant Engineering Technician to support water and wastewater projects. This role involves collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to develop high-quality engineering deliverables.

You will focus on creating 3D piping layouts and model-based drawings using Autodesk Revit, with opportunities to engage in project execution and deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience required.
• Pre-employment onboarding requirements to be completed.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and BV policies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develops and modifies piping layouts for water treatment facilities.
• Reviews and ensures design compliance with codes and standards.
• Coordinates with design group personnel for project development.

Skills

Engineering principles

3D modeling using Autodesk Revit

Document control

Design calculations

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design

Diploma or Certificate

Job description

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Location: Ann Arbor, MI, US; Dallas, TX, US; Orlando, FL, US; Phoenix, AZ, US; Houston, TX, US; Tualatin, OR, US; Bloomington, MN, US; Houston, TX, US; Cary, NC, US; Greenwood Village, CO, US

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

The Opportunity

This opportunity with Black & Veatch offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Governments & Communities (G&C) Market Sector, supporting Water and Industrial Water projects and delivering critical infrastructure for municipal and industrial clients. Mechanical (piping) professionals contribute to project execution by developing and modifying piping layouts and models for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance systems. This includes coordinating system routing and interfaces with process equipment, structures, and underground utilities to ensure constructable and efficient designs.

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Assistant Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of high-quality engineering deliverables for these complex infrastructure projects. Under close supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices, with a focus on developing and updating 3D piping layouts and model-based drawings using Autodesk Revit.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 client’s 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 preferred.
• 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.

Compensation

State of Colorado: $74,360 - $124,190

State of Minnesota: $70,980 - $118,545

EEO Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.