Mechanical Piping Designer - Lead Engineering Technician - Advanced Process Solutions
Date: Sep 16, 2026
Location:
Houston, TX, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117126
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity
This opportunity with Black & Veatch offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary projectteams within the Advanced Process Solutions (APS) business, supporting a diverse portfolio ofindustrial, manufacturing, life sciences, chemical, food and beverage, and other advanced processfacilities. Mechanical and piping design professionals play a critical role in developing plant layouts,equipment arrangements, piping systems, utility networks, and process infrastructure that help clientsoptimize operations, improve efficiency, and support future growth.
The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Lead Engineering Technician (Level 17) will be responsible for leading mechanical and piping design teams in the development of high-quality engineering deliverables for complex process and industrial facility projects. This position performs advanced technical tasks requiring expert-level knowledge of mechanical and piping design principles, industrystandards, and best practices. The Lead Engineering Technician will provide technical leadership,coordinate design activities across disciplines, mentor and develop junior staff, and support thesuccessful execution of project deliverables. Responsibilities include creating, modeling, andmodifying mechanical and piping systems using industry-standard design platforms such as CADWorxand Hexagon SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), while ensuring compliance with project requirements, qualitystandards, and client expectations. The successful candidate will also support the development andimplementation of design standards, best practices, and model quality initiatives to drive consistencyand efficiency across project teams.
The Team
Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
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, modifies, and maintains technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables
Responsible for technical quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance, while effectively coordinating efforts across departments, teams, and stakeholders
May supervise engineering technicians and support staff by coordinating, overseeing, and guiding conceptual and detailed design activities to ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with project objectives
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
Contributes to continuous improvement of design guides, standards, and processes
Leads or participates in process improvement and change management initiatives
Applies sound engineering fundamentals and established design practices in developing deliverables
Exercises judgment, makes work-related decisions, and guides other professionals
Coordinates deliverable presentations, delegates production design, or other electronic applications
Monitors production to assure consistency, budget and schedule of deliverables
Establishes drawing control methods and maintains historical records
Programs control systems or participates in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized expertise area
Leads or supports development of new or updated design applications and processes
Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development
May supports field activities
May manage multiple discipline areas or groups
Communicates project design requirements, progress, and schedules
Responsible for determining identification of key client interests and drivers on projects. Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns
Leads development and communication of design standards and process improvement initiatives
Identifies training and development needs and supports personnel development for personnel they supervise
Champions development and improvement of project tools and software applications
Preferred Qualifications
Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology required.
Bachelor Degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically a minimum of 15 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
017
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
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.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
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