Electrical Associate Engineering Technician – Power Generation Modeler
Date: Jul 9, 2026
Location: Overland Park, KS, Phoenix, AZ, Tualatin, OR, Jacksonville, FL, Bloomington, MN, Dallas, TX, Ann Arbor, MI, Cary, NC, Greenwood Village, CO, Orlando, FL, Houston, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
The Opportunity
This opportunity with Black & Veatch offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Power Providers Market Sector, supporting Advanced Power Generation (APG) projects and building critical infrastructure for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Electrical professionals contribute to power systems design, including duct bank modeling, cable tray modeling, grounding, lighting, and other electrical systems supporting advanced power generation facilities.
The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Associate Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of high‑quality engineering 2D/3D deliverables for these complex infrastructure projects. Under general supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring general knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices, with a focus on creating and modifying electrical design drawings using advanced techniques in industry‑standard design tools, such as Bentley MicroStation and other Bentley tools.
For lighting design, experience with AGI32 is preferred to support accurate modeling and illumination calculations across APG facilities.
Key Responsibilities
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
Stays current on applicable standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guides, and BV policies and procedures
Applies knowledge of the BV Quality Program to ensure accurate, compliant deliverables
Demonstrates strong attention to detail while supporting continuous improvement and change management initiatives
Uses and expands applications and tools to evaluate and improve methods, processes, and procedures
Creates and develops project deliverables based on a variety of design inputs
Performs basic computations, including material quantity estimates and dimensional checks
Coordinates deliverables with other project groups to minimize errors and interferences
Supports internal client needs while developing an understanding of external client priorities and drivers
Proactively seeks out, shares, and applies knowledge of new technologies and evolving processes
Preferred Qualifications
Diploma or Certificate required.
Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically a minimum of 2 years related work experience.
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 applicable laws and regulations.
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.
Compensation Transparency
State of Colorado: $60,676 - $101,332
State of Minnesota: $57,918 - $96,726
Salary Plan
ENT: Engineering Technician
Job Grade
014
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Olathe
Nearest Secondary Market
Kansas City
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Construction, Electrical, Electrical Engineering, Drafting, Quality Engineer, Engineering
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