Hexagon SmartPlant 3D (S3D) Mechanical Lead Administrator

Date:

October 8, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US

Chattanooga, TN, US

Greenwood Village, CO, US

Phoenix, AZ, US

Dallas, TX, US

Cary, NC, US

Gaithersburg, MD, US

Houston, TX, US

Bloomington, MN, US

Orlando, FL, US

Tualatin, OR, US

Company:

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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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.

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About the Position

The Senior Lead Administrator for Hexagon Smart 3D (Octave Forte 3D) is responsible for administering, configuring, and sustaining the Hexagon Smart 3D platform to support reliable project execution, high-quality engineering data, and effective digital delivery for nuclear power generation projects.

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Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Hexagon Smart 3D environments, including project setup, model databases, user access, roles, permissions, configuration, scheduled services, backups, audits, and troubleshooting.
• Support Mechanical discipline execution in Smart 3D, including mechanical equipment, piping, piping supports, catalogs, specifications, reference data, isometric setup, drawing configuration, and deliverable requirements.
• Configure and maintain project standards, naming conventions, plant breakdown structures, hierarchy rules, graphic rules, label rules, view styles, templates, and repeatable workflows to support consistent project execution.
• Manage catalog and reference data activities, including bulk loading, validation, data quality checks, specification updates, component data, custom attributes, and alignment with project and discipline standards.
• Develop and support Smart 3D utilities, automation routines, custom reports, SQL queries, data extracts, validation checks, and productivity tools to improve administration efficiency and design team performance.
• Apply programming and scripting experience, such as VB.NET, SQL, XML, or comparable Smart 3D customization methods, to support custom symbols, support configuration, report development, data migration, and engineering automation needs.
• Configure and support Smart 3D drawing production, reporting environments, orthographic deliverables, isometric generation, Isogen configuration, and Interop workflows used for design review and downstream project execution.
• Support integration of Smart 3D with SmartPlant Foundation, Smart P&ID, Smart Instrumentation, Smart Electrical, design review tools, and other enterprise engineering systems.
• Lead or support software installations, upgrades, patches, hotfixes, license coordination, testing, performance monitoring, and issue resolution in collaboration with IT, project teams, vendors, and client stakeholders.
• Provide advanced user support for modeling, reference data, database connectivity, drawing generation, reporting, integration, and system behavior issues; serve as an escalation point for complex Smart 3D administration matters.
• Maintain administration documentation, configuration records, user guides, issue logs, standards, and training material to support repeatable execution, knowledge transfer, and long-term platform sustainability.

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent Smart 3D administration experience may be considered.
• 10+ years in engineering design systems, including hands-on Hexagon Smart 3D administration in project environments.
• Strong Mechanical discipline knowledge of equipment, piping, supports, specifications, isometrics, plant layout, model hierarchy, and deliverable workflows.
• Advanced experience configuring Smart 3D for project setup and configuration.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server for connectivity, troubleshooting, data extraction, validation, reporting, backups, restores, and administration support.
• Programming or scripting experience with VB.NET, SQL, XML, or similar methods for custom symbols, piping supports, utilities, automation, reports, data migration, and productivity tools.
• Experience supporting power generation or other highly regulated infrastructure projects.
• Prior Lead or Senior Administrator role supporting Hexagon SmartPlant platforms.
• Relevant Hexagon Smart 3D certifications.
• Experience administering multi-disciplined Smart 3D environments is considered an asset.

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We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $108,944 - $172,296 annually, depending on location.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, and more.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Opportunity to be part of a 100% ESOP-owned company, sharing in the financial rewards of the company's success.

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About the Company

Black & Veatch is a global infrastructure company with over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure. We are committed to creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio and inclusive environment make us an employer of choice.

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Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution. We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

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