Electrical- Senior Engineering Technician- Substation
Date: Mar 7, 2026
Location:
Cary, NC, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 113709
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch
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The Opportunity
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 generating deliverables such as 3D general arrangements, sections & elevations, conduit/grounding plans, bill of materials and all corresponding details for substation projects.
The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Senior Electrical Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of highquality 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 industrystandard design tools, such as Autodesk Autocad, Bentley Microstation, and other CAD tools.
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In this role you will have the opportunity to:
Functions as a senior engineering technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisor
Applies advanced technical expertise to 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 procedures to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
Provides consultation, training, and oversight to other engineering technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project standards
Key Responsibilities
Establishes and communicates appropriate design and graphic standards
Reviews project requirements to determine correct formats and deliverable content
Promotes quality and consistency across projects, groups, and sections
Reviews design inputs to ensure alignment and consistency
Ensures deliverables comply with applicable codes and standards
May contribute to continuous improvement of design guides, standards, and processes
May participate and lead process improvement and change management activities
Manages drawing control and maintains historical project records
Applies engineering 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
May monitor production to ensure consistency, budget, and schedule
May program control systems or support plant start-up activities within area of expertise
Coordinates with other design groups to exchange information for design development
May support field activities as required
Communicates project design requirements, progress, and schedules
Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances. Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns. Assist discipline or department management in developing and communicating appropriate design standards and process improvement activities
Identifies and supports training and development needs for supervised personnel
Recognized for expertise in one or more areas. May be assigned special assignments depending on technical expertise. Assignments may involve solving a particular design problem or participating in a design team focused on completing an assigned project task
Makes presentations and conducts training 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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