Senior Mechanical Engineer - Equipment - LNG
Date: Sep 16, 2025
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Houston, TX, US Cary, NC, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 110721
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
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.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will have the opportunity toprovide mentoring, leadership, and technical expertise for custom engineered equipment utilized in the design and construction of Floating LNG, On-Shore LNG Export, LNG Peak shaver, FPSO, or regasification projects.
Select and implement appropriate designs for compressors, pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, vaporizers, tanker loading arms, fired equipment or other packaged equipment
Evaluate, select, specify, and engineer equipment suitable for LNG and Floating LNG projects.
Prepare equipment cost estimating and manhours for FEED and Detailed Design phases.
Lead and coordinate meetings with internal disciplines, external consultants, clients, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors/fabricators across the globe.
Conduct meetings and facilitate collaboration between US and India based design teams.
Prepare equipment data sheets and technical specifications for bid and purchase.
Perform bid clarifications/meetings with bidders and prepare technical bid evaluations/summaries for equipment.
Participate in client project meeting and conduct meetings with equipment team working on the project
Participate in design & model reviews, HAZOP reviews, constructability review etc.
Develop construction sub-contracts for mechanical equipment and modularization efforts.
Participate in on-site start-up and commissioning work on an as-needed basis
Attend pre-inspection meetings, inspections, and testing on fired equipment in vendor's shop.
The Team
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 Fuels & Natural Resources focuses discreetly on global investors and operators who need to tap into Black & Veatch's broad portfolio of large-scale solutions dedicated to converting critical resources into essential fuels and feedstocks. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have experience/familiarity in most of the following areas:
Project Types
Floating LNG, LNG Export, LNG Peak shaving, FPSO, Off-Shore Oil & Gas, or Regasification
Hydrogen projects or other mid-stream process projects
Offshore fixed platform and floating vessel
Project Execution
Extensive technical expertise related to the specification and procurement of custom engineered equipment packages including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, fired heaters, flares, thermal oxidizers, and other heavy mechanical equipment used in the mid-stream process industries.
Executing projects from early conceptual, to detailed engineering, to project start-up and operations support.
Reading detailed project drawings and blueprints and technical interpretations
AutoCAD drafting software for preparation of mechanical equipment datasheets and drawings
Equipment inspection and general condition engineering assessment projects per API 510, 571, 579, 653, 573, and 936
Machinery control system requirements, compressor anti-surge protection and performance PLC systems, turbine governor & overspeed trip PLC systems and machine health monitoring systems
Attending and performing engineered equipment shop inspections of static equipment
Self-perform technical work while also leading and managing a team size of approximately 15 engineers supporting them.
Codes and Standards:
Deep code knowledge of ASME, API, NFPA, TEMA, and Off-Shore Marine Classification Agency Standards (DNV, Lloyd's Register, ABS, etc.) ASME Code (Section I, Section VIII Divisions 1 & 2)
NBIC Code for pressure vessel repairs, alterations, and re-rates
Stress Analysis (WRC 537 & ASME Section VIII Div. 2 FEA)
ASME Section V and ASME Section IX
NACE MR 0175. NACE MR 0103, and API RP945 standards
API 541, 546, 610, 612, 613, 614, 616, 617, 670, 671, 682, 685, RP686, 692, 541, 546 for purchasing equipment
ASME STS-1; API 521, 537, 560, and other relevant fired equipment standards for purchasing equipment
NFPA 85, 86, and 87
AWS welding standards and welding symbols
Software
Compress Codeware Pressure Vessel Design Software
HTRI Software for Heat Exchanger Design (Shell & Tube, Plate, Air Cooled)
Minimum Qualifications
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 or equivalent experience in engineering work.Minimum of 11 years related work experience.Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries,and supports where necessary.
Certifications
Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries,Âand supports where necessary.
Work Environment and Schedule
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 be require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
10-25% domestic and international travel may be expected
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
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Competencies
Salary Plan
REG: Registered Engineering
Job Grade
017
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