Lead Electrical Engineering Technician - Advanced Power Generation (APG)

Contingent work opportunities align well with people who are looking for career flexibility and less traditional ways of working, but at the same time are driven to deliver amazing work in high-profile situations. Magnit Direct Sourcing, a service offered by Magnit Global, provides top contingent talent directly to industry-leading clients with flexible assignments across a variety of projects. This contingent assignment will be working with Black & Veatch, a global engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and consulting company ranked 1st in telecommunications and 2nd in power in the U.S. Their solutions help clients move farther and faster, offering you the chance to help ‘build a world of difference’ while enjoying the benefits of working for Magnit Global, a certified “Great Place to Work” and leader in contingent workforce management since 1991.

About the Role

Functions in a lead technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisory role. Applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline and contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions. Utilizes digital design tools and software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) following standardized procedures to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. Responsible for technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance while coordinating efforts across departments, teams, and stakeholders. May supervise engineering technicians and support staff by guiding conceptual and detailed design activities to ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, communicates, and enforces design and graphic standards.
• Reviews project requirements to determine correct formats and deliverable content.
• Promotes quality across projects, groups, and sections.
• Reviews design inputs to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Ensures that design deliverables are prepared, coordinated among disciplines, and issued in accordance with BV Quality Assurance Procedures and project-specific procedures.
• Improves integration, coordination, and communication across disciplines.
• Applies sound engineering fundamentals and established design practices in developing deliverables.
• Exercises judgment, makes work-related decisions, and guides other professionals.
• Monitors production to assure consistency, budget, and schedule of deliverables.
• Establishes drawing control methods and maintains historical records.
• May support field activities.
• Communicates project design requirements, progress, and schedules.
• Champions development and improvement of project tools and software applications.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology.
• Power generation design industry experience.
• Minimum of 15 years of related work experience.
• Experience with 3D modeling of equipment, duct bank design, cable tray design, grounding, lighting.

Preferred Qualifications

• AGI experience (preferred but not required).
• Experience using Bentley MicroStation primarily.
• Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology (preferred).

Location

Candidate must be located within 50 miles of a regional Black & Veatch office: Overland Park, KS; Ann Arbor, MI; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Raleigh, NC; Chattanooga, TN; Chicago, IL; Jacksonville, FL; or Gaithersburg, MD.

Pay

$64.29/hour - $85.71/hour

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K