Mechanical Engineer - Water/wastewater Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Mechanical Engineer – Water/Wastewater Date: Nov 13, 2025 Location: Overland Park, KS, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Black & Veatch is an employee‑owned company that empowers its people to solve humanity’s biggest challenges. With over 100 years of experience in sustainable infrastructure, we build a world of difference. Why Black & Veatch We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) match, and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment lets you balance work and personal life, and you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step. The Opportunity Work collaboratively with design and execution teams across the U.S. and abroad. Perform mechanical system design for water and wastewater projects. Execute engineering calculations to size equipment and define system performance. Coordinate with equipment manufacturers to select technically acceptable design solutions. Follow company and industry design practices in all development work. Develop engineering work products including P&ID drawings, mechanical layout drawings, and equipment, piping, and valve specifications. Review manufacturer or contractor submittals, data, and reports for conformity with Black & Veatch criteria. The Team The Mechanical Engineering Department delivers high‑quality, on‑time design and services in Power, Gas, Fuels & Chemicals, Water and Wastewater, and other sectors. Our Water/Wastewater team design and optimize drinking water, wastewater, industrial water, and recycling solutions from concept through operation. Preferred Qualifications Developing detailed project drawings and technical specifications. Experience with equipment and systems used in water and wastewater treatment, including pumping, blowers, aeration valves, compressed‑air systems, large‑bubble mixers, anaerobic digestion, heating boilers, heat exchangers, and steel piping. Material selection and sizing of piping systems and equipment. Understanding of hydraulic principles relevant to water/wastewater facility design. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent engineering experience. Minimum of 5 years of related work experience. Active engineering registration or licensure to serve as engineer of record (EOR) where required. Work Environment and Schedule Typical office environment with prolonged sitting and computer use; attention to detail required. Physical tasks during site visits (crouching, grasping, standing/walking) may be required. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion and performance. Salary Plan REG: Registered Engineering For accessibility assistance, please contact the Employee Relations Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Use this only for disability accommodations; do not inquire about application status through this contact. Black & Veatch is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay placement fees for unsolicited resumes. We engage search firms directly for hiring needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Black & Veatch