Associate Structural Designer - Power

Black & Veatch
Cary, NC
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 110938

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch

Black and Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years related work experience. Experience in Structural design is required.

Experience in the appropriate electronic applications and programs required for performing assignments to include but not limited to CADD or other electronic applications. Preferred software skillsets include: Bentley Open Buildings Experience, AutoDesk AutoCad, Bentley Microstation 2D/3D and Bluebeam.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, supports engineering teams by performing technical tasks that require an intermediate understanding of engineering principles and practices. Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. May begin to provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineering technicians.

Key Responsibilities
Engineering Standards:

  • Continues to learn and remains current on standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Black and Veatch policies and procedures

Quality / Continuous Improvement:

  • Begins to proactively apply knowledge of the Black and Veatch Quality Program to ensure that the deliverables are accurate and compliant
  • Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts

Engineering Production:

  • Broadening the use of applications to learn to continuously evaluate and improve methods, processes and procedures used to accomplish deliverables
  • Create and develop deliverables based on a variety of design inputs
  • May perform basic computations such as material quantity estimates and dimensional checks

Project Coordination:

  • Assist in coordinating deliverables with other groups involved on the same project to minimize interference or errors

Client Focus:

  • Focuses on the needs of internal clients while gaining basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

  • Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes

Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications

  • Diploma or Certificate preferred
  • Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred
  • Typically a minimum of 3 years related work experience

Preferred Non-Technical Skills:

  • Learning on the Fly
  • Problem Solving
  • Perseverance
  • Patience
  • Time Management
  • Drive for Results
  • Self Development
  • Listening
  • Informing

Preferred Technical Skills:

  • Understands and applies Computer Automated Drafting Design (CADD), information modeling or other applications or design or modeling skills and/or design principles and practices
  • Basic knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
  • Basic industry knowledge and technology trends
  • Basic knowledge of company quality program . Intermediate ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned
  • Basic knowledge of other disciplines
  • Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles

Minimum Qualifications

Typically a minimum of 2 years related work experience

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Competencies

Salary Plan
ENT: Engineering Technician

Job Grade
014

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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.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here .

Notice to External Search Firms : Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

Posted 2026-02-09

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