Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Power

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 : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req  : 116754

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: 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.


The Opportunity


In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design mechanical systems supporting new nuclear power plant designs or modifications to operating nuclear power plants.
• Work collaboratively with various design engineering execution teams across the US.
• Perform all aspects of mechanical system design engineering and analysis for assigned systems of responsibility.
• Function in a responsible engineer capacity which includes:
  • Actively seek to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership.
  • Provide technical direction and guidance to others.
  • Assign tasks to and coordinate with other internal/external team members on complex projects.
  • Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
  • Understand, manage, and adhere to project budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Initiate contact with other disciplines as needed to ensure proper workflow sequence.

The Team


Black & Veatch is engaged with securing nuclear energy's future through our commitment to the current operating fleet and to the new build market, including the latest advanced reactor designs. We are fully committed to assisting our clients meet the needs of a global nuclear power industry with quality engineering and turnkey Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) solutions. We find innovative solutions that add value to our client's complex projects and their bottom line.

Black & Veatch delivers both cost and schedule certainty for our clients in a competitive market environment, so they can focus on operating the plants safely. In the domestic market, we utilize the Standard Design Process to deliver complete design modification packages to support plant betterment projects. Safety, both industrial safety and nuclear safety, is of the highest priority in every stage of project execution.


Key Responsibilities

• Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Independently applies knowledge and complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. May be responsible for ensuring compliance with B&V quality program. Provides related guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or…