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Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Buildings and Utility Systems

Black & Veatch Corporation, Overland Park, KS, United States


Mechanical Engineer – Industrial Buildings and Utility Systems
Date: Apr 25, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US; Atlanta, GA, US; Houston, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

The Opportunity
In this role, you will be engaged with exciting projects across a variety of facilities, systems and locations. From small retrofits and upgrades to large‑scale Mega Projects, you will bring mechanical systems to life in industrial facilities. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to apply your skills where needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Design, preconstruction planning, construction and startup

Work with equipment partners to leverage the best technical solutions to the problems at hand

Project delivery methods such as Design‑Bid‑Build and Owner’s Engineer, depending on need

Facility types – industrial facilities such as food and beverage manufacturing, agricultural processing, semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, automotive manufacturing or other leading edge industries

Systems – HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, boilers, chillers, compressed gases

Energy audit and efficiency – engineering studies, system performance reviews, and energy compliance calculations

Code review and application – facility review for code compliance

Sustainable design/LEED – application of sustainable strategies

Project Execution

Mechanical quality plans – concept development, defining the requirements area by area, solutioning

Equipment sizing and selection – using utility summary, facility layouts, and OEM resources

Mechanical system layouts

Contractor selection and coordination

Preferred Qualifications

Experience across a range of building and utility systems

Computer generated HVAC heat loads, energy modeling, and HVAC equipment sizing

Technical submittal reviewing process

Bid reviewing process

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam Revu or other markup tool, Revit or CAD experience a plus

International Codes Council (ICC) Suite of Codes

ASHRAE, ASME, NFPA handbooks / standards

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in your home country or the country in which you practice

Minimum of 5 years related work experience

Must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Work Environment and Physical Demands
This position requires working in a typical office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. The professional must be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. Physical tasks during site visits may include crouching, grasping, and standing or walking for extended periods of time.

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

Job Grade: 016

EEO Statement
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

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