Staff Mechanical Engineer - Water and Wastewater Pumps

About the Position

Black & Veatch is seeking a highly motivated Staff Mechanical Engineer with expertise in the design of pumps and related mechanical systems supporting Water & Wastewater Treatment processes. This person will work collaboratively with various design engineering execution teams across the US and abroad, functioning in a staff level engineer capacity and will perform all aspects of design engineering tasks for the assigned systems of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations to develop equipment and system performance parameters for the purpose of sizing pumping equipment.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers to select the most technically acceptable design solutions.
• Follow company and industry design practices in development of designs.
• Authoring specifications, material selection, and purchasing of pumps and pump related equipment.
• Develop engineering work products including Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs), Mechanical arrangement drawings, and Equipment, Piping, and Valve specifications.
• Review manufacturer's or contractor's submittals, data, reports, etc., for conformance with B&V criteria.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with and teach other engineers system design.
• Lead design projects related to pump systems and transient design.
• Perform quality control (QC) reviews of design documents and deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, with a preference for candidates with 8+ years.
• Experience in developing detailed project drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience in material and component selection for piping system.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic principles.
• Solid organizational and time management skills.
• Independent and Critical thinking skills.
• Autonomous and dependable leadership skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player.
• Mentoring and coaching capabilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Mechanical System Design.
• Experience in Transient Analysis.
• Experience in Seals and Seal Water Systems.
• Experience in Control Valves.
• Experience in Air Relief Systems.
• Hands-on field experience.

We Offer

• Opportunity to lead projects related to Water and Wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and conveyance throughout the US.
• Opportunity to work with specialized and highly experienced staff.
• Opportunity to function as a technical expert.
• Opportunity to work for an employee-owned firm.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• 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.
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

About the Company

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.

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Employment Type: Full-Time

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.

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