Black & Veatch

Staff Electrical Engineering Technician - Nuclear Design

Black & Veatch$74K — $124K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related fields
  • Proficiency in electrical design tools such as Bentley MicroStation
  • Knowledge of AGI32 for lighting design is preferred
  • Diploma or Certificate in Engineering Design, Associate Degree preferred
  • Ability to work under general supervision and manage technical deliverables independently

Responsibilities

  • Develop and modify engineering design documents and technical deliverables
  • Utilize CAD and BIM tools for technical documentation and designs
  • Provide technical guidance to ensure quality in project outputs
  • Review project requirements for consistent documentation formats
  • Perform design calculations and material estimates
  • Support field activities and manage internal client needs
  • Coordinate with design teams for effective design development

Benefits

  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in the power sector
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement
  • Hybrid or flexible work options available after 90 days
  • Engagement with cutting-edge projects in nuclear infrastructure
  • Ability to contribute to critical infrastructure solutions for energy challenges
Full Job Description
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 115461

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 offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Power Providers Market Sector, supporting Nuclear projects and building critical infrastructure for today's and tomorrow's challenges. Electrical professionals contribute to power systems design, including duct bank design, cable tray design, grounding, lighting, and other electrical systems supporting advanced power generation facilities.

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of high-quality engineering 2D/3D deliverables for these complex infrastructure projects. Under general supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices, with a focus on creating and modifying electrical design drawings using advanced techniques in industry-standard design tools, such as Bentley MicroStation and other Bentley tools.

For lighting design, experience with AGI32 is preferred to support accurate modeling and illumination calculations across Nuclear facilities.

As this position supports the global nuclear program at Black & Veatch, any potential offer will be conditional on the individual being able to satisfy all requirements, including citizenship requirements, outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations 10 CFR 810.

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 the 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.
  • As this position supports the global nuclear program at Black & Veatch, any potential offer will be conditional on the individual being able to satisfy all requirements, including citizenship requirements, outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations 10 CFR 810


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
  • State of Minnesota:

$70,980 - $118,545

Salary Plan

ENT: Engineering Technician

Job Grade

015

In accordance with local law, the following Hourly compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $74,360.00 - $124,190.00

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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