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About the Role

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Senior Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of high-quality engineering 2D and 3D deliverables for complex substation infrastructure projects. This position performs technical tasks requiring advanced knowledge of protection and control engineering principles and design practices, with a focus on creating and modifying detailed design drawings using advanced techniques in industry-standard design tools such as Bentley MicroStation, AutoCAD, and AutoCAD Electrical. This role requires the ability to develop engineering deliverables including protection and control schematics, AC and DC elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, cable schedules, relay panel arrangements, interconnection drawings, and substation communication system designs.

Responsibilities

Functions as a senior engineering technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisor
Applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline
Contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions
Uses digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) with standardized procedures to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
Provides consultation, training, and oversight to other engineering technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project standards
Establishes and communicates appropriate design and graphic standards
Reviews project requirements to determine correct formats and deliverable content
Promotes quality and consistency across projects, groups, and sections
Reviews design inputs to ensure alignment and consistency
Ensures deliverables comply with applicable codes and standards
May contribute to continuous improvement of design guides, standards, and processes
May participate and lead process improvement and change management activities
Manages drawing control and maintains historical project records
Applies engineering principles and established design practices to complex designs
Exercises sound judgment in interpreting inputs and making deliverable-related decisions
Handles complex technical assignments and provides guidance to other professionals
Performs design calculations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, and documentation
May review deliverables produced by others for quality and accuracy
May coordinate presentations, production design, and use of electronic design tools
May monitor production to ensure consistency, budget, and schedule
May program control systems or support plant start-up activities within area of expertise
Coordinates with other design groups to exchange information for design development
May support field activities as required
Communicates project design requirements, progress, and schedules
Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances
Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns
Assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities
Identifies and supports training and development needs for supervised personnel
Makes presentations and conducts training classes within a specialized area of expertise

Requirements

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.

Skills

Bentley MicroStation
AutoCAD
AutoCAD Electrical
substation protection and control systems
relay applications
SCADA integration
station communication networks

Work Type

Full-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.

Experience Level

Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experience.

Education Level

Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology required.
Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.

Salary/Compensations

State of Colorado: $96,921 - $161,843
State of Illinois: $96,921 - $161,843
State of Massachusetts: $105,732 - $176,556
State of Minnesota: $92,516 - $154,487

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurances
disability
a robust wellness program
flexible work schedules
paid vacation and holiday time
sick time
dependent sick time
a company-matched 401k plan
adoption reimbursement
tuition reimbursement
vendor discounts
an employment referral program
AD&D insurance
pre-taxed accounts
voluntary legal plan
the B&V Credit Union
performance-based bonus program

About the Company

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch.
We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world.
With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.