Associate Electrical Engineering Technician - Substation

Date: Oct 7, 2026 | Location: Houston, TX, US | Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

About the role

Under general supervision, supports engineering teams by performing technical tasks that require an intermediate understanding of engineering principles and practices. Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. May begin to provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineering technicians.

Responsibilities

• Continues to learn and remains current on standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and BV policies and procedures.
• Begins to proactively apply knowledge of the BV Quality Program to ensure that the deliverables are accurate and compliant.
• Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Broadening the use of applications to learn to continuously evaluate and improve methods, processes and procedures used to accomplish deliverables.
• Create and develop deliverables based on a variety of design inputs.
• May perform basic computations such as material quantity estimates and dimensional checks.
• Assist in coordinating deliverables with other groups involved on the same project to minimize interference or errors.
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients while gaining basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes.

Requirements

Typically a minimum of 2 years related work experience.

All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected), which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

Diploma or Certificate preferred.

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

Skills

• Proficiency with digital tools and design software (CAD, BIM, 3D modeling).
• Ability to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
• Perform basic computations such as material quantity estimates and dimensional checks.
• Coordinate deliverables with other project groups to minimize interference or errors.
• Understand internal client needs and basic external client interests.
• Proactively seek and share knowledge of latest technologies and processes.
• Apply knowledge of quality programs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement and change management efforts.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but