Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Power

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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  :112337

Opportunity Type :Staff

Relocation eligible :No

Full time/Part time :Full-Time

Project Only Hire :No

Visa Sponsorship Available:No

Black & 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; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & 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.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design mechanical systems supporting new nuclear power plant designs or modifications to operating nuclear power plants.
• Work collaboratively with various design engineering execution teams across the US.
• Perform all aspects of mechanical system design engineering and analysis for assigned systems of responsibility.
• Function in a responsible engineer capacity which includes:
  • Actively seek to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership.
  • Provide technical direction and guidance to others.
  • Assign tasks to and coordinate with other internal/external team members on complex projects.
  • Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
  • Understand, manage, and adhere to project budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Initiate contact with other disciplines as needed to ensure proper workflow sequence.

The Mechanical Engineering Department is a global team that delivers high quality, on time design and services projects in the areas of Power, Gas, Fuels & Chemicals, Water and Waste Water, Data Centers, and Mining including everything Mechanically related to Process and Power (from Conventional, Combined Heat and Power, Hydro, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Solar/Renewable, LNG, Ammonia, Fertilizer) projects to specialized Air Quality Control, HVAC, Fire Protection, Piping, Thermal and Renewable performance estimating and testing.

Black & Veatch’s Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation markets that include utilities, independent power producers and new non‑traditional entrants adding to the much‑needed supply of secure, clean power to our industries and communities. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to put sustainable energy solutions into practice.

Desired experience for this position includes expertise in the following areas:

• Nuclear Power Plant System design
• Condensate and Feedwater systems
• Cooling water, including closed cycle systems
• High Pressure / Intermediate Pressure / Low / Auxiliary Steam systems
• Instrument and/or Service Air Systems
• Demineralized (DM) water supply and make up systems.
• Service and Potable water supply system
• P&t
• Performing calculations such as pipe sizing calculations, pipe thickness calculations, pump sizing calculation, control valve sizing calculations, heat exchanger sizing, atm. tank sizing etc.
• Preparation of technical specifications for mechanical equipment, piping, and valves.
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations related to nuclear power plants.
• Written technical Communications.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable codes,…