Thermal Performance Engineer Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Thermal Performance Engineer

Date: May 25, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Houston, TX, US Cary, NC, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 113651

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

As a Thermal Performance Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform thermal modeling of conventional generation power plants using Thermoflow software.

• Participate as mechanical lead in feasibility studies and development support for new power projects including the areas of biofuels and hydrogen.

• Support power generation project owners and developers for new thermal energy projects.

• Perform owner's engineer design reviews of mechanical systems for power projects.

• Prepare and review other engineering deliverables such as reports, studies, and calculations.

• Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects to support financing.

• Procurement of major power plant equipment, upgrades, maintenance, and service agreements.

• Interface with clients to understand requests and confirm successful project execution.

• Monitor project schedules and budgets.

• Support proposals for new business development opportunities.

• Execute performance testing of new & existing thermal plants.

• Participate in condition assessments of existing power plants.

• Provide technical support for carbon capture studies.

The Team

The Mechanical Engineering Department is a global team that delivershigh 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.

The Thermal Performance team at Black & Veatch supports EPC projects and many different types of Services projects including technical selections, feasibility and conceptual design studies, equipment procurement, and performance testing for conventional and emerging technology power plants ensuring high standards and innovative solutions for clients. The U.S. based group has a staff of 15 professionals located in several locations around the country.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 or more years of experience in the electric power industry, specifically experience in thermal power generation.

• Experience in owner's engineering design reviews of electric power projects.

• Experience with performance testing of thermal energy plants.

• Detailed understanding of power station operation and maintenance.

• Excellent technical communication and writing skills.

• Familiarity with design codes and standards.

• Thermal modeling of conventional generation power plants using Thermoflow or similar software (e.g., GateCycle, EBSILON, IPSEpro).

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.

Certifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred

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 require physical 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 first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

• This position is open to Raleigh, NC; Overland Park, KS; and Paramus,NJ office locations.

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Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

016

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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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