Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Buildings and Utility Systems
Date: Mar 27, 2026
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US Atlanta, GA, US Houston, TX, 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 : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 113889
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & 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; 401Kmatchand 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 yourbig ideasknowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #LI-KG1
The Opportunity
In inthis role, you will be engaged with exciting projects acrossa variety of facilities,systemsand locations. From smallretrofits and upgradestolarge-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operationsprovidesthe ability toapplyyour skillswhereneeded and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring mechanical systems to life in a variety of industrial facilities. Your experience grows quickly, working across building and utility systems, such as HVAC, plumbing, and process utility systems.?Using your broad focus, you will provide solutions to complex problems facing manufacturing and related customers.
?TheMechanicalTeam is engaged in:?
Design, PreconstructionPlanning,Constructionand Startup
Working with equipment partners to leverage the best technical solutions to the problems at hand
Project Delivery Methods - Design-Bid-Build and Owner's Engineer, depending on need.?
Facility Types - Industrial facilities such as food and beverage manufacturing, agricultural processing, semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, automotive manufacturing or other leading edge industries.
Systems - HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Boilers, Chillers, Compressed Gasses.
Studies:
Energy Audit/Efficiency - Engineering studies, system performance reviews, and energy compliance calculations "My system isn't working, what's wrong with it" or "I don't have a system but I need one"
Code Review/Application - Facility review for code compliance
Sustainable Design/LEED - Application of sustainable strategies?
Project Execution:
Mechanical Quality Plans - concept development, defining the requirements area by area, solutioning.
Equipment Sizing and Selection - using utility summary, facility layouts, and OEM resources.
Mechanical System Layouts
Contractor Selection and Coordination
Preferred Qualifications
Basic knowledge of the following areas:
Experience withacross a range of building and utility systemsispreferred,interest in growing knowledge base and skillsets isrequired.
Computer generated HVAC Heatloads, energy modeling and HVAC equipment sizing?
Technical Submittal reviewing process
Bid reviewing process?
Microsoft Office Suite?
Bluebeam Revu or other markup tool, Revit or CAD experience a plus????
International Codes Council (ICC) Suite of Codes?
ASHRAE, ASME, NFPA Handbooks / Standards?
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.
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.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
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 tomaintainfocus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also berequirephysical 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 first90 daysof employment based upon manager discretion, jobperformanceand work assignments.
Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering
Job Grade
016
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
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