Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Buildings and Utility Systems

 

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; 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. #LI-KG1

The Opportunity

In in this role, you will be engaged with exciting projects across a variety of facilities, systems and locations. From small retrofits and upgrades to large-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 apply your skills where needed 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. 

 

 The Mechanical Team is engaged in:  

• Design, Preconstruction Planning, Construction and 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 with across a range of building and utility systems is preferred, interest in growing knowledge base and skillsets is required.
• 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