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Structural Engineering Technician Onsite 5 days/week - Overland Park, KS Federal - Must be US Citizen Temp to perm with the right candidate This opportunity with Black & Veatch supports structural engineering efforts within the Mission Critical Solution, where infrastructure is designed to protect national security and support high consequence federal missions. Mission critical infrastructure includes the structural systems and foundations that must perform reliably without failure. Black & Veatch partners with the U.S. Federal Government to deliver secure and resilient planning and design solutions for federal facilities worldwide, reducing risk through collaboration, innovation, and dependable structural design in complex operating environments. The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Structural Staff Engineering Technician supports the development of high-quality structural engineering deliverables for complex facility projects. This role applies advanced technical knowledge to assist with foundation and framing plans, elevations, sections and details using Autodesk Revit. As well as drawing reviews and markup in Bluebeam to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with design standards. Working closely with structural engineers and project teams, this position supports both conceptual and detailed design efforts to deliver consistent, mission aligned structural solutions. Must have experience with Foundation and Steel, must know Revit Job Summary Functions in a project engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables. Applies foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions. Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. Provides technical guidance and may offer directions to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs. Key Responsibilities Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures. May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables. Proactively applies BV 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. 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. Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development. May support field activities. Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client's main interests and drivers. Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes. May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.