Careers

Engineering Technician 5 - Mechanical

KS-Overland Park

Req#: 20721BR

Date published: 21-Nov-2014

Opportunity: Experienced Hire

Business Line: Energy

Business Plan: ENT

Level: 129

Black & Veatch provides engineering, technology, consulting and construction solutions that span the life cycle of projects in the power generation, power delivery and hydrocarbon process industries. Our services encompass planning, design, procurement, construction, startup, optimization and maintenance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Engineering Standards: Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and B&V policies and procedures. May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.

Quality / Continuous Improvement: Proactively applies B&V Quality Program to deliverables. Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts. Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency. Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.

Engineering Production: May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables. Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation. Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals. Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records. May review the deliverables of others. May define work assignments and maintain schedules. May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.

Project Coordination: Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development. May support field activities.

Client Focus: Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client's main interests and drivers. Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology: Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes . May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.

People Management - (supervision - career development - developing professionals, mentoring): May assist with performance management process, mentoring, and recognition. Provide guidance to lesser experienced Engineering technicians. May provide mentoring, instruction, delegation of work and feedback.

Minimum Qualifications:
Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
Diploma or Certificate preferred. Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.
Preferred Non-Technical Competencies: Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving, Perseverance, Patience, Time Management, Drive for Results, Self Development, Customer Focus, Listening, Informing.
Preferred Technical Competencies: Experience in the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments to include but not limited to CADD or other electronic applications. Intermediate knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and B&V policies and procedures. Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends. Intermediate knowledge of company quality program. Advanced ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned. Intermediate knowledge of other disciplines. Basic knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles. Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering discipline. Basic knowledge of procurement & contract administration.