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Civil - Associate Engineering Technician - Federal

Date:  Jun 3, 2026
Location: 

Denver, CO, US

Company:  Black & Veatch Family of Companies

 

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.

 

Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.

Req Id : 115255

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

 

Why Black & Veatch?

 

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.

 

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

 

The Opportunity

This opportunity with Black & Veatch supports civil engineering efforts within the Mission Critical Solution, where infrastructure is designed to protect national security and support high consequence federal missions. Mission critical infrastructure extends beyond visible facilities to the resilient systems and sites that must perform without failure. Black & Veatch partners with the U.S. Federal Government to deliver secure, sustainable planning and design solutions for federal facilities worldwide, reducing risk through collaboration, innovation, and reliable civil site development in complex operating environments. 

 

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Associate Engineering Technician supports civil site development by producing and modifying engineering drawings and models under close supervision. This role applies foundational civil engineering principles to develop accurate, high quality deliverables using tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D, helping ensure site designs are functional, and aligned with mission critical goals.  

The Team

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.   

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 
  • 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 

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 any 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.

Salary Plan

ENT: Engineering Technician

Job Grade

014

 

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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 and 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, 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 that 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.

 

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

 

In accordance with local law, the following Hourly compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $29.17 - $48.72


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