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Senior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/Plumbing - Data Centers

Black & Veatch
Walnut Creek, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jan 2026

About the role

 

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 : 113159 

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

This specific position will focus on:

  • Design and construction activities, including project delivery methods such as traditional Design-Bid-Build and Alternative Conceptual-Bid-Build
  • Designing HVAC and plumbing systems for primarily HyperScale and Colocation Data Center design associated with administrative and support spaces
  • Supporting additional areas such as 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
  • Conducting Data Center airflow CFD modeling for interior and exterior spaces
  • Conducting energy audit/efficiency studies, code review/application, and sustainable design/LEED application of sustainable strategies
  • Developing engineering skills while working on challenging projects 

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 Technology, Commercial, & Industrial. Our overall team supports 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

Advanced knowledge of:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering 
  • Previous experience in Data Center/Mission Critical Design 
  • Experience with construction support 
  • Understanding of design differences in Hyper-scale, edge and collation data centers.
  • Familiarity with Data Center tier rating systems
  • Stronge knowledge in Autodesk Revit
  • Data Center airflow CFD modeling experience for internal and external evaluations
  • Computer generated HVAC cooling and heating loads and HVAC equipment sizing
  • HVAC system energy modeling and energy code
  • Green building initiatives such as LEED
  • Technical submittal reviewing process and bid reviewing process for large-scale water and air cooled chiller plants
  • International Codes Council (ICC) Suite of Codes, ASHRAE Handbooks/Standards, ASPE design handbooks, and SMACNA Standards
  • NFPA Standards
  • Attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously
  • Cadence Reality Data Center Design (Formerly 6Sigma Room) 

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

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