Associate Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Buildings and Utility Systems

Black & Veatch Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401K match

Day-one benefits

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in the United States is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to support industrial buildings and utility systems across multiple locations, including Overland Park, KS and other sites.

You will contribute to HVAC, plumbing, and chiller design, size equipment, and participate in energy studies and code compliance.

This employee-owned company offers hybrid work options and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, MVR search).
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification is in progress.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for HVAC, plumbing, and chillers in industrial facilities.
• Collaborate with equipment partners to select optimal technical solutions.
• Develop Mechanical Quality Plans and perform equipment sizing using layouts and OEM data.
• Support project delivery methods and various facility types including industrials.
• Conduct energy audits, system performance reviews, and code compliance assessments.

Skills

HVAC load calculations

Energy modeling

HVAC equipment sizing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

CAD

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

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Associate Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Buildings and Utility Systems

Date: Oct 21, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US Bloomington, MN, US Houston, TX, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Atlanta, GA, US Orlando, FL, US Dallas, TX, US Charlotte, NC, US Ann Arbor, MI, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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.

Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

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; 401Kmatchand benefits that start dayone.

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

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 be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. 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

In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring mechanical systems to life in a variety of industrial facilities. Your experience grows quickly to support the various demands of the building HVAC and plumbing systems. Proper selection and design ensure optimal environmental conditioning for the operation of the processing facilitiess systems. Using your broad focus, you will provide solutions to complex problems facing manufacturing and related customers.

The Mechanical Team is engaged in:

• Design, PreconstructionPlanning,andConstructionsupport
• Working with equipment partners to leverage the best technical solutions to the problems at hand
• Project Delivery Methods - 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 and other leading edge industries.
• Systems – HVAC, Plumbing, and Chillers
• Energy Audit/Efficiency - Engineering studies, system performance reviews, and energy compliance calculations.
• Code Review/Application - Facility review for code compliance

Project Execution:

• Mechanical Quality Plans – concept development, defining the requirements area by area, and solutioning.
• Equipment Sizing and Selection – using utility summary, facility layouts, and OEM resources.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic knowledge of the following areas:

• General understanding of building and utility systems is preferred, interest in growing knowledge base and skillsets is required.
• Ability to perform basic HVAC Heat load calculations, energy modeling and HVAC equipment sizing
• Aware of the technical submittal review process
• Aware of bid review processMicrosoft 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

• 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 1 year 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

• Holds in the process of obtaining Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This position requires working in a typical office environment. The role may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional should be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also be required 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, jobperformanceand work assignments.

Salary Plan

Job Grade

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

• We offer competitive compensation; 401Kmatchand benefits that start dayone.
• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• 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.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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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In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition:$78,632.00-$152,053.00