Mechanical Engineer - HVAC​/Plumbing - Data Centers

Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/Plumbing - Data Centers

Date:
Mar 23, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US;
Arlington, VA, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Opportunity Type:
Staff

Project Only Hire:
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.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in and lead engineering and design of the HVAC and plumbing systems in various types of facilities.

This specific position will focus on:

• Design and construction activities, including project delivery methods such as traditional Design-Bid-Build and Alternative Conceptual-Bid-Build
• Designing HVAC and plumbing systems for primarily Hyper Scale and Colocation Data Center design associated with administrative and support spaces
• Supporting additional areas such as Administrative, Warehouse, Maintenance, Workshop, Laboratory, Chemical Storage & Handling, Electrical Distribution Center, Low & Medium Voltage Switchgear, Pump Areas, Engine Generator, Blowers/Air Compressors, and Flammable & Combustible Liquids Storage
• Conducting Data Center airflow CFD modeling for interior and exterior spaces
• Conducting energy audit/efficiency studies, code review/application, and sustainable design/LEED application of sustainable strategies
• Developing engineering skills while working on challenging projects

The Mechanical Buildings Design Group provides HVAC and plumbing solutions for Black & Veatch’s three market sectors:
Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Technology, Commercial & Industrial. Our overall team supports projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale mega projects, you will build a world of difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Basic knowledge of:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Previous experience in Data Center/Mission Critical Design
• Experience with construction support
• Understanding of design differences in Hyper-scale, edge and colocation data centers
• Familiarity with Data Center tier rating systems
• Strong knowledge in Autodesk Revit
• Data Center airflow CFD modeling experience for internal and external evaluations
• Computer-generated HVAC cooling and heating loads and HVAC equipment sizing
• HVAC system energy modeling and energy code
• Green building initiatives such as LEED
• Technical submittal reviewing process and bid reviewing process for large-scale water and air-cooled chiller plants
• International Codes Council (ICC) Suite of Codes, ASHRAE Handbooks/Standards, ASPE design handbooks, and SMACNA Standards
• NFPA Standards
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously
• Cadence Reality Data Center Design (Formerly 6
  
  Sigma Room)

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in engineering work.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements including any criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.

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