Mechanical Engineer - Water​/wastewater Details | Family of Companies

Mechanical Engineer – Water/Wastewater

Date:
Nov 13, 2025

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Black & Veatch is an employee‑owned company that empowers its people to solve humanity’s biggest challenges. With over 100 years of experience in sustainable infrastructure, we build a world of difference.

We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) match, and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment lets you balance work and personal life, and you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step.

• Work collaboratively with design and execution teams across the U.S. and abroad.
• Perform mechanical system design for water and wastewater projects.
• Execute engineering calculations to size equipment and define system performance.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers to select technically acceptable design solutions.
• Follow company and industry design practices in all development work.
• Develop engineering work products including P&, mechanical layout drawings, and equipment, piping, and valve specifications.
• Review manufacturer or contractor submittals, data, and reports for conformity with Black & Veatch criteria.

The Mechanical Engineering Department delivers high‑quality, on‑time design and services in Power, Gas, Fuels & Chemicals, Water and Wastewater, and other sectors. Our Water/Wastewater team design and optimize drinking water, wastewater, industrial water, and recycling solutions from concept through operation.

• Developing detailed project drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with equipment and systems used in water and wastewater treatment, including pumping, blowers, aeration valves, compressed‑air systems, large‑bubble mixers, anaerobic digestion, heating boilers, heat exchangers, and steel piping.
• Material selection and sizing of piping systems and equipment.
• Understanding of hydraulic principles relevant to water/wastewater facility design.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent engineering experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to serve as engineer of record (EOR) where required.

• Typical office environment with prolonged sitting and computer use; attention to detail required.
• Physical tasks during site visits (crouching, grasping, standing/walking) may be required.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion and performance.

REG:
Registered Engineering

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