Electrical Associate Engineering Technician - Substation

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About the role

This opportunity with Black & Veatch offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Distributed Infrastructure Market Sector, supporting Substation (Grid) projects and building critical infrastructure for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Electrical professionals contribute to power systems design by drafting deliverables such as one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, front panel layouts, general arrangements, elevations, conduit/grounding plans and other details for substation projects.

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Associate Electrical Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of high-quality engineering 2D/3D deliverables for these complex infrastructure projects. Under general supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring general knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices, with a focus on creating and modifying electrical design drawings using advanced techniques in industry-standard design tools, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, and other CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Supports engineering teams under general supervision
• Performs technical tasks requiring intermediate knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Uses digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling)
• Creates, updates, and maintains technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
• Begins providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering technicians
• Stays current on applicable standards, systems, document control practices, departmental guides, and BV policies and procedures
• Applies knowledge of the BV Quality Program to ensure accurate, compliant deliverables
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail while supporting continuous improvement and change management initiatives
• Uses and expands applications and tools to evaluate and improve methods, processes, and procedures
• Creates and develops project deliverables based on a variety of design inputs
• Performs basic computations, including material quantity estimates and dimensional checks
• Coordinates deliverables with other project groups to minimize errors and interferences
• Supports internal client needs while developing an understanding of external client priorities and drivers
• Proactively seeks out, shares, and applies knowledge of new technologies and evolving 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 any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate preferred
• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401K match and benefits that start day one
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances
• Disability and a robust wellness program
• Company-matched 401k plan
• Adoption reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union
• Performance-based bonus program (for eligible professionals)
• 100 percent ESOP-owned company, empowering professionals to drive personal growth and share in financial rewards through stock ownership

Work Environment

This role is based in Chattanooga, TN, with hybrid or flexible work options available after the first 90 days of employment, contingent on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.