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This opportunitywith Black & Veatchoffers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Technology, Commercial & Industrial MarketSector, supporting Grid projectssuch as Overhead Transmission Line, while buildingcritical infrastructure fortoday'sand tomorrow's challenges. Structural Engineering Technicians contribute to the design, analysis, and detailing of structural components and systems that support these advanced industrial and commercial facilities. 

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS)StaffEngineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development ofhigh-qualityengineering deliverables forthese complexinfrastructure projects.Under general supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices, with a focus on creating andmodifying structural models, drawings, and details using advanced techniques inindustry standarddesign tools, such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and PLS-CADD. Providestechnical guidance and may offerdirectionsto other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs. 

- 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 directions 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 client's main interests and drivers.  
- Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes.  
- May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation. 

• This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also be require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.