Lead Engineering Technician

Lead Electrical Engineering Technician - Advanced Power Generation (APG)Must sit onsite at Overland Park, Ann Arbor, Houston, Phoenix, Raleigh, Chattanooga, Chicago, Jacksonville or Gaithersburg.Specify candidate location in the candidate summary

Virtual Design & Data SolutionsThis opportunity with Black & Veatch offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teamswithin the Power Providers Market Sector, supporting Advanced Power Generation (APG) projects and buildingcritical infrastructure for today s and tomorrow s challenges. Electrical professionals contribute to power systemsdesign, including duct bank design, cable tray design, grounding, lighting, and other electrical systems supportingadvanced power generation facilities.

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

For lighting design, experience with AGI32 is preferred to support accurate modeling and illuminationcalculations across APG facilities.

Job SummaryFunctions in a lead technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisory roleApplies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline and contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutionsUtilizes digital design tools and software (e.G., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) following standardized procedures to create, modifies, and maintains technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverablesResponsible for technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance, while effectively coordinating efforts across departments, teams, and stakeholdersMay supervise engineering technicians and support staff by coordinating, overseeing, and guiding conceptual and detailed design activities to ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with project objectivesKey ResponsibilitiesEstablishes, communicates, and enforces design and graphic standardsReviews project requirements to determine correct formats and deliverable contentPromotes quality across projects, groups, and sectionsReviews design inputs to ensure consistency and complianceEnsures that design deliverables are prepared, coordinated among disciplines and issued in accordance with BV Quality Assurance Procedures and project specific proceduresImproves integration, coordination, and communication across disciplinesApplies sound engineering fundamentals and established design practices in developing deliverablesExercises judgment, makes work-related decisions, and guides other professionalsMonitors production to assure consistency, budget and schedule of deliverablesEstablishes drawing control methods and maintains historical recordsMay supports field activitiesCommunicates project design requirements, progress, and schedulesChampions development and improvement of project tools and software applications

Preferred Qualifications: AGI experience is not required but preferred. Candidate will be using Bentley Microstation primarilyBachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.Required Qualifications: Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology required.Typically a minimum of 15 years related work experience.Experience with 3D modeling of equipment, Duct bank design, cable tray design, grounding, lighting (extra)