Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/Plumbing Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/Plumbing

Date: Sep 16, 2025

Location:

US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

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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 to participate in engineering and design of the HVAC and plumbing systems in various types of facilities.

?The HVAC Team is engaged in the following:

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  Design and Construction Activities

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  Project Delivery Methods - Traditional Design-Bid-Build and Alternative Conceptual-Bid-Build.

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  Facility Types - Power Generation buildings, Substations, Oil & Gas structures and Energy Storage buildings.

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  Systems - HVAC and Plumbing.

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  Type of Areas - Power Generation Hall, Administrative, Warehouse, Maintenance, Workshop, Laboratory, Chemical Storage & Handling, Electrical Distribution Center, Low & Medium Voltage Switchgear, Pump Areas, Engine Generator, Blowers/Air Compressors, and Flammable & Combustible Liquids Storage.

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  Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

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  Studies

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  Energy Audit/Efficiency - Engineering studies, system performance reviews, and energy compliance calculations

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  Code Review/Application - Facility review for code compliance

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  Sustainable Design/LEED - Application of sustainable strategies

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The Team

The Mechanical Buildings Design Group provides HVAC and plumbing solutions for Black & Veatch's 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In in this role, you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-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 Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic knowledge of the following areas:

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  NFPA standards

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  Computer generated HVAC Heatloads, energy modeling and HVAC equipment sizing

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  Technical Submittal reviewing process Bid reviewing process

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  Microsoft Office Suite

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  Bluebeam Revu

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  Person needs to be a LEED AP certified professional experienced in obtaining LEED's certification for industrial buildings.

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  Extensive experience with large-scale water-cooled chillers is preferred. ??

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  International Codes Council (ICC) Suite of Codes

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  ASHRAE Handbooks / Standards

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  ASPE design handbooks

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  SMACNA Standards

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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 5 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,* and supports where necessary.

Work Environment and Schedule

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  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.

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  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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Salary Plan

REG: Registered 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.

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