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Black & Veatch Civil - Senior Engineering Technician - Water Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies in Phoenix, Arizona
Civil - Senior Engineering Technician - Water
Date: Apr 17, 2026
Location:
Phoenix, AZ, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 114539
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 opportunitywith Black & Veatchoffers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within theGovernment & CommunitiesMarketSector, supportingWater & Industrial Water projectsandbuildingcritical infrastructure fortoday’sand tomorrow’s challenges.Civil professionals contribute to site development efforts,including grading and drainage, erosion control, roadways,fencing, and underground utilities.
The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Senior Civil Engineering Technician serves in a lead technical role supporting the development ofhigh qualitycivil engineering deliverables for complex infrastructureprojects. This position applies advanced civil engineering knowledge to the creation and modification of site development plans, grading designs, and utility layouts using industry standard tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D. The Senior Technicianprovidestechnical guidance, consultation, and training to technicians and engineering staff, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to design standards. Thisrole may coordinate and oversee assigned technicians, supporting both conceptual and detailed designactivities to deliver efficient,accurate, and mission aligned civil solutions.
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
Functions as a senior engineering technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisor
Applies advanced technicalexpertiseto 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) with standardized proceduresto create,modify, andmaintaintechnical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
Provides consultation, training, and oversight to other engineering techniciansto ensurequality, consistency, and compliance with project standards
Key Responsibilities
Establishes and communicatesappropriate designand graphic standards
Reviews project requirements todeterminecorrect formats and deliverable content
Promotes quality and consistency across projects, groups, and sections
Reviews design inputs to ensure alignment and consistency
Ensures deliverablescomply withapplicable codes and standards
May contribute to continuous improvement of design guides, standards, and processes
Mayparticipateand leadprocess improvement and change management activities
Manages drawing control andmaintainshistorical project records
Appliesengineering 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
Maymonitorproduction to ensure consistency, budget, and schedule
May program control systems or support plant start-up activities within area of expertise
Coordinateswith other design groups to exchange information for design development
May support field activities asrequired
Communicatesprojectdesign requirements, progress, and schedules
Responsible forassistingwith identification of key client interests and drivers and maydeterminethe key clients in some instances.Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns.Assistdiscipline or department management in developing and communicatingappropriate designstandards and process improvement activities
Identifiesand supports training and development needs for supervised personnel
Recognized forexpertisein one or more areas. May be assigned special assignments depending on technicalexpertise. Assignments may involve solving a particular design problem orparticipatingin a design team focused on completing an assigned project task
Makespresentations andconductstraining classes within a specialized area of expertise.
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.
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
016
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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an 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, tuition 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.
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