Date: Aug 17, 2026
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US Dallas, TX, US Phoenix, AZ, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Bloomington, MN, US Tualatin, OR, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Orlando, FL, US Gaithersburg, MD, US Cary, NC, US Houston, TX, US
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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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 : 116621
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
The Lead Smart Instrumentation (SI) Administrator leads administration, configuration, and operational support for Hexagon Smart Instrumentation (Octave Facets Instrumentation) to ensure reliable performance, data integrity, and consistent I&C deliverables. This role works with I&C engineering, project teams, engineering systems leadership, and IT to support project setup, standards, users, and high-quality instrumentation data for nuclear and other complex facilities.
The position also maintains SI configuration standards, supports upgrades and system reliability, drives administration and data practice improvements, and supports integration with Smart P&ID, Smart 3D, Smart Electrical, SmartPlant Foundation, and related enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
Administer, configure, and maintain Smart Instrumentation.
Maintain SI standards, reference data, plant structures, naming conventions, templates, and rule sets for consistent instrumentation data.
Manage security, access, roles, and permissions, configure deliverable standards for indexes, datasheets, loop drawings, wiring data, hook-ups, calibration data, and reports.
Support project setup, execution, and lifecycle management with I&C engineering, delivery teams, and engineering systems leadership.
Enable production of Instrument indexes, datasheets, I/O lists, loop diagrams, wiring reports, junction boxes and marshaling data, and specification packages.
Customize reports, forms, symbols, specifications, and project configurations to meet client, project, and nuclear requirements.
Provide advanced SI user support and troubleshooting for global projects.
Support SI integration with Smart P&ID, Smart 3D, Smart Electrical, and SmartPlant Foundation.
Maintain configuration control, data integrity, and alignment with engineering standards and project governance.
Support audits, reviews, and quality checks for SI configuration and instrumentation data.
Support data validation, interface mapping, tag synchronization, and cross-platform consistency checks.
Coordinate with IT and vendors on installations, upgrades, patches, and maintenance.Experience in using source-code and work management repositories, including Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent tools is an asset.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience administering Hexagon Smart Instrumentation in EPC, owner/operator, or regulated engineering environments.
Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle for queries, troubleshooting, and data validation.
Strong understanding of I&C workflows, data structures, specifications, deliverables, and project execution.
Ability to support global teams, troubleshoot complex issues, and communicate with engineering, IT, vendors, and leadership stakeholders.
Project working experience on Smart Instrumentation to understand the core work processes, project deliverables, etc.
Experience supporting power generation or other highly regulated infrastructure projects.
Experience with Workshare functionality of Smart Instrumentation.
Experience integrating Smart Instrumentation with SmartPlant Foundation and other enterprise systems.
Relevant Hexagon Smart Instrumentation certifications are preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically a minimum of 5 plus 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.
As this position supports the global nuclear program at Black & Veatch, any potential offer will be conditional on the individual being able to satisfy all requirements, including citizenship requirements, outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations 10 CFR 810.
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.
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Compensation Transparency
In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.
State of Colorado:
$108,944 - $163,438
State of Maryland:
$118,848 - $172,296
State of Minnesota:
$103,992 - $156,009
Salary Plan
ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties
Job Grade
016
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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.
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Nearest Major Market: Olathe
Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
Job Segment: Nuclear Engineering, Instrumentation, Engineer, Electrical, Engineering
