Must be located within 50 miles of one of the listed BV offices below - please specify worker location in the candidate summary.
Overland Park, KS - Denver, CO - Houston, TX - Phoenix, AZ - Tualatin, OR
This opportunity with Black & Veatch provides the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects in the solar and wind sectors, while contributing to the development of critical civil infrastructure that addresses both current and future challenges. Civil Engineering Technicians support the planning, design, and implementation of site development activities, including grading and drainage, erosion control, roadways, fencing, and underground utilities for large-scale utility projects.
The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Associate Civil Engineering Technician plays a vital role in the delivery of high-quality engineering deliverables for these complex infrastructure projects, working alongside a collaborative and experienced team of professionals. Under close supervision, this role performs technical civil engineering design tasks, with an emphasis on the preparation and modification of site plans, grading designs, and utility layouts. Work is performed using advanced, industry-standard design tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D, PVcase and PVFarm.
Job Summary
Supports engineering teams under general supervision
Performs technical tasks requiring intermediate knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Uses digital tools and design software (e.G., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling)
Creates, updates, and maintains technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
Begins providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering technicians
Skills:
Required:
Experience with Civil 3D grading
Autodesk Civil 3D
Preferred but not required:
Solar experience
PVcase and PV Farm software experience
Key Responsibilities
Stay current on applicable standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guides, and BV policies and procedures
Apply knowledge of the BV Quality Program to ensure accurate, compliant deliverables
Demonstrate strong attention to detail while supporting continuous improvement and change management initiatives
Use and expand applications and tools to evaluate and improve methods, processes, and procedures
Create and develop project deliverables based on a variety of design inputs
Perform basic computations, including material quantity estimates and dimensional checks
Coordinate deliverables with other project groups to minimize errors and interferences
Support internal client needs while developing an understanding of external client priorities and drivers
Proactively seek out, share, and apply knowledge of new technologies and evolving processes