Buildings Mechanical Engineer - Federal

Buildings Mechanical Engineer - Federal

Date:
Jul 16, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Dallas, TX, US Atlanta, GA, US Arlington, VA, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

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 :B&V Special Projects Corp.

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Ensure project compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Create and maintain project schedules for mid-size to large projects.
• Manage project team’s scope, schedule, budget and quality on assigned projects
• Assistin the production of HVAC and plumbing system deliverables (Specifications, drawings, calculations, and basis of design documents) for new buildings as well as for renovation and additions to existing facilities
• Actively coordinate with other disciplines, clients, and contractor on projects
• Actively mentor/ share knowledge with other staff members
• Overseethe creation and analysis of project energy modeling and life cycle cost analysis utilizing Trace 3D and BLCC.
• Oversee creation of 2D drawings (such as P&IDS, control diagrams, and notes) in REVIT
• Perform construction period services (review of submits, responses to RFI’s etc)
• Present in front of large groups that include clients, peers, contractors, and end user groups.

The Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp. has its mission to provide a full range of services to our primary client base - U.S. Government agencies and departments. With the unique skill sets we have developed during the 100-plus years of service to our U.S. Government agencies client base, we are able to provide one-of-a-kind solutions to complex mission objectives that arise out of specific challenges faced by and unique to these agencies.

Our primary areas of focus are:
Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Services, Defense Program, Design/Build, Classified, and Environmental.expense reports

Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering from an accredited program.
• Knowledge of building mechanical codes and ability to perform accurate load calculations
• Strong HVAC / Plumbing design capability in industrial, commercial, central plants, boilers, chillers and other related markets
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred design experience related to any of the following subject matters:

• Federal industry experience
• European, General MILCON, or Civil Works project experience
• Building Controls Systems Design /Building Automation
• CFD modeling

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home…