Staff Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Water

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join the Mechanical Systems team and function as a Project Discipline Engineer (PDE) specific to Industrial Water projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Lead a design team comprised of Mechanical Systems engineers on water and wastewater treatment facilities for a variety of Industrial Water clients. 
• Work collaboratively with various design engineering execution teams across the US and abroad. 
• Plan, coordinate, and execute mechanical engineering activities for Industrial Water including water and wastewater treatment, reuse, desalination, and utility infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Integrate with a well-established Mechanical Systems team comprised of subject matter experts with extensive experience across a wide range of mechanical equipment and systems. 
• Play a key role in the continued growth and expansion of Black & Veatch's Industrial Water business. 
• Work for an employee-owned firm. 

Candidates are expected to possess demonstrated experience in the planning, design, specification, procurement, and construction support of mechanical systems for industrial water and wastewater facilities. Such systems include, but are not limited to, pumps and pumping systems, compressors blowers and aeration systems; piping and valve design, packaged treatment equipment, water storage tanks, standby power generation, and other mechanical systems supporting water and wastewater treatment processes. Candidates shall have experience working with different Industrial Water clients and be able to adapt to different delivery project methods.  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers on system design for moderately complex industrial water/wastewater projects. Responsible for the team’s execution relative to scope, schedule, and budget. 
• Oversee the development of engineering deliverables including process and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mechanical equipment layouts, piping isometrics, equipment data sheets, and technical specifications. 
• Provide technical guidance on engineering calculations to develop equipment and system performance parameters for the purpose of sizing equipment. 
• Ensure designs comply with company standards, client requirements, applicable codes, and industry best practices. 
• Review vendor and contractor submittals, calculations, shop drawings, and technical documentation for compliance with project requirements. 
• Lead and mentor junior mechanical engineers by assigning tasks, teaching skills and reviewing progress. 
• Act as the Responsible Engineer for various mechanical systems or equipment. 
• Coordinate with other design disciplines and project stakeholders. 
• Understand the Industrial Water industry and be able to adapt to different delivery methods.  
• Manage and prioritize multiple assignments in a dynamic, fast-paced project environment. 
• Ensure compliance with company quality management procedures and project-specific QA/QC requirements. 

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in similar work profile. 
• Experience supporting equipment procurement activities, including vendor solicitation, bid evaluation, technical review, and equipment selection. 
• Experience designing and leading industrial water, wastewater, desalination, or treatment facility projects. 
• Preferred design experience specific to industrial water treatment for data centers.  
• Experience with the Front-End Loading (FEL) design process. 
• Experience in developing detailed project drawings, technical specifications, piping isometrics and equipment data sheets. 
• Experience with material selection and sizing of piping systems and equipment. 
• Understanding of hydraulic design principles, including pumping systems, pipe system hydraulics, and pressure loss calculations. 
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers. 
• Solid organizational and time management skills. 
• Independent and critical thinking skills. 
• Autonomous and dependable with leadership skills. 
• Professional written and verbal communication skills. 

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
• 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.
• 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/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.