Mechanical Piping Designer - Senior Engineering Technician - Water

Mechanical Piping Designer - Senior Engineering Technician - WaterTogether, 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.This opportunity with Black & Veatch offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Governments & Communities (G&C) Market Sector, supporting Water and Industrial Water projects and delivering critical infrastructure for municipal and industrial clients. Mechanical (piping) professionals contribute to project execution by developing and modifying piping layouts and models for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance systems. This includes coordinating system routing and interfaces with process equipment, structures, and underground utilities to ensure constructable and efficient designs.The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Assistant Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of high-quality engineering deliverables for these complex infrastructure projects. Under close supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices, with a focus on developing and updating 3D piping layouts and model-based drawings using Autodesk Revit.Key Responsibilities:Functions as a senior engineering technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisorApplies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering disciplineContributes to the development of innovative engineering solutionsUses digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) with standardized procedures to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverablesProvides consultation, training, and oversight to other engineering technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project standardsEstablishes and communicates appropriate design and graphic standardsReviews project requirements to determine correct formats and deliverable contentPromotes quality and consistency across projects, groups, and sectionsReviews design inputs to ensure alignment and consistencyEnsures deliverables comply with applicable codes and standardsMay contribute to continuous improvement of design guides, standards, and processesMay participate and lead process improvement and change management activitiesManages drawing control and maintains historical project recordsApplies engineering principles and established design practices to complex designsExercises sound judgment in interpreting inputs and making deliverable-related decisionsHandles complex technical assignments and provides guidance to other professionalsPerforms design calculations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, and documentationMay review deliverables produced by others for quality and accuracyMay coordinate presentations, production design, and use of electronic design toolsMay monitor production to ensure consistency, budget, and scheduleMay program control systems or support plant start-up activities within area of expertiseCoordinates with other design groups to exchange information for design developmentSupports field activities as requiredCommunicates project design requirements, progress, and schedulesResponsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instancesCommunicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concernsAssist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activitiesIdentifies and supports training and development needs for supervised personnelRecognized for expertise in one or more areasMay be assigned special assignments depending on technical expertiseAssignments may involve solving a particular design problem or participating in a design team focused on completing an assigned project taskMakes presentations and conducts training classes within a specialized area of expertisePreferred Qualifications:Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology requiredBachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferredMinimum Qualifications:Typically a minimum of 11 years related work experienceAll 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.Compensation Transparency:In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.State of Colorado: $96,921 - $161,843State of Minnesota: $92,516 - $154,487Salary Plan ENT: Engineering Technician Job Grade 016Black & Veatch endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via our accommodations request form.