Thermal Performance Engineer at Black & Veatch Family of Companies Paramus, NJ

The Opportunity

• Perform thermal modeling of conventional generation power plants using Thermoflow software.
• Participate as mechanical lead in feasibility studies and development support for new power projects including the areas of biofuels and hydrogen.
• Support power generation project owners and developers for new thermal energy projects.
• Perform owner’s engineer design reviews of mechanical systems for power projects.
• Prepare and review other engineering deliverables such as reports, studies, and calculations.
• Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects to support financing.
• Procurement of major power plant equipment, upgrades, maintenance, and service agreements.
• Interface with clients to understand requests and confirm successful project execution.
• Monitor project schedules and budgets.
• Support proposals for new business development opportunities.
• Execute performance testing of new & existing thermal plants.
• Participate in condition assessments of existing power plants.
• Provide technical support for carbon capture studies.

The Mechanical Engineering Department is a global team delivering high‑quality, on‑time design and services for power, gas, fuels and chemicals, water, waste water, data centers, and mining projects. The U.S. based group has a staff of 15 professionals located in several locations across the country.

• 10 or more years of experience in the electric power industry, specifically experience in thermal power generation.
• Experience in owner’s engineering design reviews of electric power projects.
• Experience with performance testing of thermal energy plants.
• Detailed understanding of power station operation and maintenance.
• Excellent technical communication and writing skills.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards.
• Thermal modeling of conventional generation power plants using Thermoflow or similar software (e.g., Gate Cycle, EBSILON, IPSEpro).

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.

This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Raleigh, NC;
Overland Park, KS; and Paramus, NJ office locations.