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Mechanical Engineer - HVAC​/Plumbing

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Black & Veatch
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Energy Engineer, Building Services Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/Plumbing

Company

Black & Veatch Corporation

Overview

Join an employee‑owned company dedicated to building sustainable infrastructure that solves humanity's biggest challenges. With over 100 years of innovation, Black & Veatch provides engineering, procurement, consulting and construction services worldwide.

Opportunity

In this role, you will participate in the engineering and design of HVAC and plumbing systems across a variety of facility types, from power generation buildings to laboratories and energy storage facilities. You will work with a team focused on delivering projects using both traditional and alternative delivery methods.

  • Design and construction activities for HVAC and plumbing systems.
  • Project delivery methods: traditional Design‑Bid‑Build and alternative Conceptual‑Bid‑Build.
  • Facility types include power generation buildings, substations, oil & gas structures, and energy storage buildings.
  • Systems: HVAC and plumbing.
  • Areas: power generation hall, administrative, warehouse, maintenance, workshop, laboratory, chemical storage, electrical distribution center, low & medium voltage switch gear, pump areas, engine generators, blowers/air compressors, and flammable & combustible liquids storage.
  • Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies.
  • Energy audit/efficiency studies, code review/application, sustainable design/LEED application.
Responsibilities
  • Design HVAC and plumbing systems to meet performance and code requirements.
  • Prepare detailed design drawings and specifications.
  • Perform CFD and other performance analyses.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical solutions.
  • Contribute to energy and sustainability studies.
  • Assist in code compliance reviews.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of NFPA standards.
  • Experience with HVAC heat loads, energy modeling, and equipment sizing.
  • Experience reviewing technical and bid submittals.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam Revu.
  • LEED AP certification, especially for industrial buildings.
  • Experience with large‑scale water‑cooled chillers.
  • Familiarity with ICC, ASHRAE, ASPE, SMACNA standards.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of related work experience.
  • Active engineering registration or licensure to support Engineer of Record (EOR) requirements.
  • Must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (criminal check, drug screening, etc.).
Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support Engineer of Record (EOR) requirements for BV projects.

Work Environment and Schedule
  • Typical office environment with prolonged computer use.
  • Physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, standing/walking.
  • Hybrid or flexible work options after 90 days, based on manager discretion.
Salary Plan

Registered Engineering.

Job Grade

016

Compensation Range

$ – $.

EEO Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and 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, disability, veteran status, or pregnancy status. For our EEO policy statement, please .

Contact for Disability Accommodation

Employee Relations Department, .

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