Black & Veatch

Mechanical Designer - Staff Engineering Technician - Mission Critical

Black & Veatch$74K — $124K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
  • Experience with Autodesk Revit and Navisworks for design and documentation.
  • Proficient in CAD, BIM, and 3D modeling software.
  • Ability to apply engineering principles and design practices for complex projects.
  • Diploma or Certificate in relevant field required; Associate Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and modifies technical deliverables under general direction.
  • Creates moderately complex design concepts and solutions.
  • Utilizes digital design tools to maintain technical documentation.
  • Provides technical guidance to engineering professionals and technicians.
  • Ensures compliance with design standards and codes throughout projects.

Benefits

  • Potential for hybrid or flexible work arrangements after initial period.
  • Career development opportunities within a collaborative environment.
Full Job Description
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 115487

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

This opportunity with Black & Veatch supports mechanical engineering efforts within the Mission Critical Solution, where infrastructure is designed to protect national security and support high consequence federal missions. Mission critical infrastructure includes mechanical systems that support environmental control, equipment reliability, and continuous facility operation. Black & Veatch partners with the U.S. Federal Government to deliver secure and resilient planning and design solutions for federal facilities worldwide, reducing risk through collaboration, innovation, and dependable mechanical system design in complex operating environments.

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Mechanical Engineering Technician supports the development of high quality mechanical engineering deliverables for complex infrastructure projects. This role applies advanced technical knowledge to assist with mechanical system layouts, HVAC plans, equipment arrangements, and associated mechanical details using Autodesk Revit. The technician supports interdisciplinary coordination using Autodesk Navisworks and performs drawing review and markup in Bluebeam to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with design standards. Working closely with mechanical engineers and project teams, this position supports both conceptual and detailed design efforts to deliver consistent, mission aligned mechanical solutions.

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.


Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

  • State of Colorado:

$74,360 - $124,190

Salary Plan

ENT: Engineering Technician

Job Grade

015

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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