Civil- Senior Engineering Technician - Federal

On-site$96,921 – $161,843

Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements

About the Position

Civil- Senior Engineering Technician - Federal

As an employee-owned company, Black & Veatch empowers its people to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. Join us as a Senior Civil Engineering Technician to support federal infrastructure projects, ensuring secure and sustainable design solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Functions as a senior engineering technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisor.
  • Applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline.
  • Contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions.
  • Uses digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
  • Provides consultation, training, and oversight to other engineering technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project standards.
  • Reviews project requirements to determine correct formats and deliverable content.
  • Promotes quality and consistency across projects, groups, and sections.
  • Ensures deliverables comply with applicable codes and standards.
  • May contribute to continuous improvement of design guides, standards, and processes.
  • May participate and lead process improvement and change management activities.
  • Manages drawing control and maintains historical project records.
  • Applies engineering principles and established design practices to complex designs.
  • Exercises sound judgment in interpreting inputs and making deliverable-related decisions.
  • Handles complex technical assignments and provides guidance to other professionals.
  • Performs design calculations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, and documentation.
  • May review deliverables produced by others for quality and accuracy.
  • May coordinate presentations, production design, and use of electronic design tools.
  • May monitor production to ensure consistency, budget, and schedule.
  • May program control systems or support plant start-up activities within area of expertise.
  • Coordinates with other design groups to exchange information for design development.
  • May support field activities as required.
  • Communicates project design requirements, progress, and schedules.
  • Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances.
  • Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns.
  • Assists discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities.
  • Identifies and supports training and development needs for supervised personnel.
  • Recognized for expertise in one or more areas.
  • May be assigned special assignments depending on technical expertise.
  • Assignments may involve solving a particular design problem or participating in a design team focused on completing an assigned project task.
  • Makes presentations and conducts training classes within a specialized area of expertise.

Requirements

  • Preferred Qualifications
    • Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
    • Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology (preferred).
  • Minimum Qualifications
    • Typically a minimum of 11 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.
    • This position supports Black & Veatch project work with the U.S. Federal Government. As a result, U.S. citizenship is a requirement.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

  • This position would require working in a typical office environment.
  • The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday.
  • The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
  • 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

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 - $161,843

Salary Plan

  • ENT: Engineering Technician

Job Grade

  • 016

We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, and vision insurances
  • Disability and wellness program
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Paid vacation and holiday time
  • Sick time and dependent sick time
  • Company-matched 401k plan
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vendor discounts
  • Employment referral program
  • AD&D insurance
  • Pre-taxed accounts
  • Voluntary legal plan
  • B&V Credit Union
  • Performance-based bonus program
  • 100 percent ESOP-owned company with shared financial rewards

About the Company

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. We value diverse voices and perspectives, cultivating an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and providing innovative and effective solutions for clients. BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries, and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations.

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.

**Nearest Major Market: **Olathe

**Nearest Secondary Market: **Kansas City

**Job Segment: **
Civil Engineer, Drafting, Construction, Engineer, CAD, Engineering

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Job Details

Salary:
$96,921 – $161,843
Location:
United States
Employment Type:
Full-time
Work Mode:
On-site
Posted on TheJob:
Jun 30, 2026
Last checked:
Jun 30, 2026
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