Trainee Engineering Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 116340
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity
The Engineering Technician Accelerator Program is a structured onboarding and training initiative designed for candidates with 1 to 3 years of technical drafting, design, or engineering technology experience. Participants will receive intensive training in electrical design fundamentals, industry-standard drafting practices, and specialized software tools used to support advanced power generation projects.
This program is intended for individuals who possess a strong technical foundation and drafting aptitude but may not yet have direct experience in power generation electrical design. Through a combination of classroom instruction, mentoring, and hands-on project assignments, participants will develop the skills necessary to become productive Electrical Engineering Technician Designers.
Key Accountabilities

• Complete an intensive 3-week training program focused on:
  • • MicroStation drafting fundamentals
    • Electrical drawing literacy
    • Power plant and industrial facility design concepts
    • Cable tray, conduit, and raceway routing
    • Drawing production, quality control, and checking processes
• Apply newly developed skills while supporting active power generation projects.
• Develop electrical design deliverables under the guidance of experienced engineers and designers.
• Incorporate redline revisions and maintain compliance with company drafting standards.
• Assist with the preparation of construction drawings, layouts, one-lines, wiring diagrams, and related project documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with engineering professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Continue development through a structured 3 to 6-month project evaluation and mentoring period.

Skills/Competencies

• Basic CAD experience and proficiency
• Ability to read engineering drawings, plans, sections, and elevations
• Understanding of scales, dimensions, and construction documents
• Familiarity with engineering or industrial environments
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, equipment, conduit, cable, or wiring methods
• Ability to learn new software tools and technical processes quickly

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Technical Certificate in:
  • CAD / Drafting Technology
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Technology
  • Construction Technology
  • Architectural or Engineering Drafting
• Experience with any of the following is beneficial:
  • MicroStation
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • OpenBuildings
  • Plant 3D
  • SmartPlant
  • E3D / S3D
  • Other engineering design or CAD platforms

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to travel during training program (first 3 weeks of classroom instruction is in Kansas City, with possibility of occasional travel after)
• Must be able to work in a Black & Veatch office location listed on the job posting

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.
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of the training and evaluation period, participants will be prepared to perform as an Electrical Engineering Technician, supporting the development of electrical design deliverables for advanced power generation and industrial infrastructure projects.
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.
Salary Plan
ENT: Engineering Technician
Job Grade
097
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
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.
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In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $58,900.00 - $84,000.00