Senior Mechanical Engineer - Conventional Generation

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Conventional Generation

Date:
Apr 30, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US;
Ann Arbor, MI, US;
Cary, NC, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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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

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 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...

• Work collaboratively with various design engineering execution teams across the US and abroad
• Under general supervision, perform all aspects of mechanical system design engineering and analysis for assigned systems of responsibility
• Acquire knowledge of both Black & Veatch and industry standards and implement them in project development
• Prepare moderately complex engineering deliverables, conduct research, and develop project design recommendations

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.

• Proactively provide guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. May own, maintain, update, or develop engineering standards and guides. Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects or disciplines.
• Apply knowledge and ensure compliance with B&V quality program. Establish related processes, and promote a culture that is conducive to quality. Support continuous improvement, change management, and risk management efforts.
• Prepare a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects. Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Oversee collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work.
• Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Develop and apply advanced engineering solutions to complex problems. Ensure project teams delegate appropriate tasks to lower level team members to develop depth of project execution staff. Review lower level engineering work or assignments.
• Actively coordinate with all other internal/external team members on complex projects. Typically responsible for…