EDS Design Technology Leader Job at Black & Veatch Family of Companies, Overland Park, KS

  • Black & Veatch Family of Companies
  • Overland Park, KS

Job Description

The Opportunity

The Engineering & Delivery Solutions (EDS) Design Technology Leader is responsible for defining and advancing the organization's engineering technology and project delivery strategy, ensuring the effective integration of technology, standards, processes, and data-driven delivery methods across the engineering lifecycle. This role leads the adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM), model-based delivery, design automation, and engineering technology practices that improve project quality, productivity, collaboration, and execution consistency.

As a strategic leader, the EDS Design Technology Leader collaborates with EDS, Business Technology Services (BTS), Digital & Information Technology (D&IT), Operations, and Solution organizations to establish scalable digital delivery capabilities that support business objectives and client requirements. The position serves as a key driver of digital transformation, enabling teams to leverage modern engineering technologies and workflows while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, governance, and delivery expectations.

The role focuses on creating a consistent and sustainable digital technology delivery framework that enhances project performance, improves information quality, reduces execution risk, and strengthens Black & Veatch's ability to deliver increasingly complex projects in a digital-first environment.     

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Technology Strategy 
• Develop and maintain the engineering technology and digital delivery strategy for EDS. 
• Establish multi-year roadmaps for  project delivery capabilities, technologies, and standards. 
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution through digital processes and emerging technologies. 
• Align technology delivery priorities with business objectives, client expectations, and industry trends. 

BIM & Model-Based Delivery 
• Lead the adoption and maturation of BIM and model-based engineering practices. 
• Establish standards for model development, utilization, and lifecycle management. 
• Ensure models are effectively leveraged throughout design, procurement, construction, and handover activities. 
• Promote model-centric workflows that improve collaboration and project outcomes. 

Engineering Technology Standards 
• Assist Engineering Excellence with engineering technology standards, workflows, and best practices. 
• Ensure consistency in the implementation of engineering platforms and digital tools. 
• Support standardization that improves efficiency, quality, and scalability. 

Design Automation Integration 
• Promote the integration of design automation and engineering productivity solutions. 
• Collaborate with AI, automation, and technology teams to modernize engineering workflows. 
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve design efficiency. 
• Promote adoption of tools that enhance quality, consistency, and knowledge reuse. 

Technology Delivery Governance 
• Establish governance frameworks for digital delivery execution and compliance. 
• Monitor adoption of digital technology delivery practices and utilization. 
• Develop performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to measure effectiveness and business value. 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and project delivery teams. 

Leadership & Collaboration 
• Partner with EDS, BTS, D&IT, Operations, and Solution leaders to advance digital technology delivery capabilities. 
• Build networks of subject matter experts and technology champions across the organization. 
• Support workforce development and capability building related to digital engineering practices. 
• Engage with industry organizations, technology providers, and clients to advance digital delivery excellence. 

Management Responsibilities

Will act in capacity of a "lead" for professionals across EDS to whom they may provide work direction. In addition, may also have direct report(s).      

Preferred Qualifications

Management experience strongly preferred  

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • 12+ years of applicable 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, incompliance with any applicable laws and regulations. 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment.

Job Tags

Work at office

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