**Architectural Designer 6 - Water and Wastewater - US Hybrid**

Date: May 10, 2024

Location:

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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**Company :** Black & Veatch Corporation

**Req Id :** 102731

**Opportunity Type :** Staff

**Relocation eligible :** No

**Full time/Part time :** Full-Time

**Project Only Hire :** No

**Visa Sponsorship Available:** No

**Job Summary**

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Engineering Technician 6, functions in a senior lead engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, modify or create deliverables and perform assignments of a design nature by applying basic engineering principles and established design practices to develop complex design concepts. Provide technical guidance and may provide direction to other engineering professionals.

**Key Responsibilities**

Engineering Standards:

+ Pro-activate provides guidance and direction by utilizing knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures

+ Reviews project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables

Quality / Continuous Improvement:

+ Promotes quality within project/group/section

+ Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency

+ Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project

+ Responsible for drawing control and historical records, utilizing the appropriate method, as established by the project

+ Demonstrates personal accuracy and drives continual improvement and change management efforts

Engineering Production:

+ Applies basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables

+ Applies judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation

+ Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals

+ Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records

+ Uses advanced applications (e g , modeling and design software) in performance of work provided

+ May review the deliverables of others

+ May define work assignments and maintain schedules

+ May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise

Project Coordination:

+ Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development

+ May support field activities

+ May communicate project design requirements, progress and schedules

Client Focus:

+ Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances

+ May communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

+ May assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities

+ Identify training and development needs for personnel they supervise

+ May be recognized for expertise in one or more areas

People Management - (supervision - career development - developing professionals, mentoring):

+ Typically assists with functions including performance management process, recognition, and corrective actions

+ May participate in career planning and learning and development

+ Supervises engineering technicians, including mentoring, instructing, delegation of work and providing feedback

Resource Management - (staffing):

+ May assist in monitoring staffing levels and available skill sets for project(s)

+ Assists in identifying resource application needs and process requirements

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred

+ Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred

+ Typically a minimum of 8 years related work experience

+ Preferred Non-Technical Skills:

+ Learning on the Fly

+ Problem Solving

+ Perseverance

+ Patience

+ Time Management

+ Drive for Results

+ Self Development

+ Listening

+ Informing

**Preferred Technical Skills:**

+ Architectural Experience

+ Revit Experience

+ Autodesk AutoCAD

+ Bentley MicroStation Experience 2D/3D

+ Bluebeam

+ Ability to use the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments.Include but not limited to CADD, other electronic applications, information modeling and document storage systems.

+ Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and B&V policies and procedures.

+ Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends.

+ Intermediate knowledge of company quality program.

+ Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.

+ Advanced knowledge of other disciplines.

+ Basic knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles.

+ Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline.

+ Basic knowledge of procurement & contract administration.

+ Basic knowledge of processes, procedures for project controls and estimating.

+ Basic knowledge of management techniques and company/division HR programs, policies, procedures, and organization structure.

**Minimum Qualifications**

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**

Normal office environment

**Competencies**

Collaborates

Communicates effectively

Courage

Directs work

Instills trust

Interpersonal savvy

Organizational savvy

Customer focus

**Salary Plan**

ENT: Engineering Technician

**Job Grade**

130

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