Staff Electrical Engineering Technician - Nuclear Design

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 74,360 - 124,190; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match starting day one

Health, dental, vision coverage

Flexible work schedules

Performance-based bonus program opportunity

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Staff Engineering Technician for their Overland Park, KS office. In this role, you will support the Power Providers Market Sector on Nuclear projects by creating high-quality electrical design drawings using Bentley tools.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in engineering, along with proficiency in CAD and 3-D modeling. The position includes hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related work experience.
• Must complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.
• Satisfy citizenship requirements outlined in 10 CFR 810.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and design teams as a project engineering technician.
• Create and modify electrical design drawings.
• Use digital tools like CAD and BIM for documentation.
• Ensure design compliance with standards and codes.

Skills

High-quality electrical design drawings

Bentley MicroStation

CAD

3-D modeling

Technical guidance

Design calculations

Education

Diploma or Certificate

Associate Degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Technology

Tools

Bentley tools

Digital tools

Job description

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

Job Title: Staff Engineering Technician - Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS)

The Opportunity

This role supports the Power Providers Market Sector, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on Nuclear projects. The Staff Engineering Technician creates and modifies high‑quality electrical design drawings using Bentley MicroStation and other Bentley tools, with emphasis on duct bank, cable tray, grounding, lighting, and related systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate in a project engineering technician capacity and support engineering and design teams.
• Develop and modify technical deliverables under general direction.
• Apply foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts.
• Use digital tools such as CAD, BIM, and 3‑D modeling to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure quality and consistency across outputs.
• Apply knowledge of standards, codes, and BV policies and procedures.
• Review project requirements and determine appropriate format and contents of deliverables.
• Apply BV Quality Program to deliverables, demonstrating accuracy and supporting continuous improvement.
• Ensure design inputs and deliverables comply with applicable codes and standards.
• Make judgment on deliverables and input interpretation and apply basic engineering principles.
• Handle difficult technical assignments and provide guidance to other professionals.
• Perform design calculations, material quantity estimates and record keeping.
• Review the deliverables of others.
• Define work assignments and maintain schedules.
• Program control systems or participate in plant start‑up activities as needed.
• Coordinate with other design group personnel to exchange project information.
• Support field activities and focus on internal client needs.
• Seek and share knowledge of latest technologies and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related work experience.
• Must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including background checks and drug screening.
• Must satisfy citizenship requirements outlined in 10 CFR 810 for the global nuclear program.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after 90 days based on manager discretion.

Compensation Transparency

• State of Colorado: $74,360 - $124,190
• State of Minnesota: $70,980 - $118,545
• Hourly range applicable: $35.75 - $59.71

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 401(k) match starting day one.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage; disability insurance; robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday time, sick leave, and dependent sick time.
• Company matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and B&V Credit Union membership.
• Performance‑based bonus program opportunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with all 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 or expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.