Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Power Generation

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer

Overland Park, KS;
Ann Arbor, MI;
Atlanta, GA;
Houston, TX;
Cary, NC;
Jacksonville, FL;
Phoenix, AZ

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Staff

No

Full-Time

• Work collaboratively with design engineering execution teams across the US and abroad.
• Perform all aspects of mechanical system design engineering and analysis for assigned systems under general supervision.
• Acquire and apply Black & Veatch and industry standards in project development.
• Prepare moderately complex engineering deliverables, conduct research, and develop project design recommendations.
• Develop and apply knowledge of design guides, standards, systems, engineering codes, and B&V policies; provide technical guidance to others.
• Execute tasks in compliance with the B&V quality program, support continuous improvement, and ensure team adherence.
• Deliver complex engineering work for large or multiple projects, including research, calculations, equipment/material selection, and data management.
• Manage budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Apply advanced engineering methods to solve complex problems, delegate tasks, review work, and develop junior staff.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on moderately complex projects.
• Identify client needs and drivers; communicate them to teams and develop solutions.
• Support business development and client engagement activities.
• Serve as a technical specialist in a defined area; provide guidance, mentor staff, and apply advanced concepts.
• Support performance management, mentoring, and career development; identify and develop successors.
• Assist with resource planning and manage small, single-discipline teams.

• Experience with instrument and/or service air systems.
• Experience with demineralized (DM) water supply and makeup systems.
• Experience with service and potable water supply systems.
• Experience with natural, hydrogen, and nitrogen gas supply systems.
• Experience with closed‑cycle cooling water systems.
• Experience with high, intermediate, low, or auxiliary steam systems.
• Experience with feedwater and condensate systems.
• Experience with CO₂ supply systems.
• Proficiency in pipe sizing, pipe thickness, pump sizing, control valve sizing, heat exchanger sizing, and atmospheric tank sizing calculations.
• Experience developing P&.
• Experience designing air, gas, water, and steam systems.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program in the United States or the country where the professional practices, or equivalent engineering experience. Minimum five (5) years of related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle record searches, in compliance with applicable laws.

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer‑of‑record (EOR) requirements for B&V projects in applicable countries.

• Typical office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and computer use; requires focused attention to detail.
• Physical tasks may be required during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and extended standing/walking.
• Hybrid or flexible work options available after the initial 90 days, based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

Registered Engineering (REG)

• Competitive compensation and benefits starting day one.
• 401(k) match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Comprehensive disability and wellness programs.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and dependent sick leave.
• Tuition and adoption reimbursements.
• Company‑matched 401(k) plan and employee referral program.
• AD&D insurance and voluntary legal plan.
• Access to B&V Credit Union.
• Potential performance‑based bonus program.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries, and its affiliated companies comply 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 and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.