Mechanical Buildings Engineer - HVAC/Plumbing - Advanced Power Generation

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption reimbursement

Stock ownership (ESOP)

Vendor discounts

Wellness program

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Black & Veatch seeks a Mechanical Buildings Engineer – HVAC/Plumbing – Advanced Power Generation to support HVAC and plumbing design for conventional power facilities worldwide. The role teams with multidisciplinary groups to deliver code‑compliant, coordinated, constructible building systems.

Safety, quality, and sustainability are central, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and contribute to standardization. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after 90 days.

Qualifications

• HVAC and plumbing design experience.
• Minimum of 4 years related work experience.
• Active engineering registration or licensure where required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support HVAC and plumbing design activities for conventional power generation facilities.
• Develop and review design criteria, load calculations, ventilation, and equipment sizing.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, schedules, and calculations.
• Coordinate deliverables with process, civil, structural, architectural, electrical, and piping teams.
• Review for quality, code compliance, constructability, and coordination.
• Mentor junior engineers and support standards development.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US Chicago, IL, US Jacksonville, FL, 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

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: 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.

The Opportunity

The Mechanical Buildings Engineer – HVAC/Plumbing – Advanced Power Generation will support HVAC and plumbing engineering for conventional power generation facilities across worldwide. The role will support multidisciplinary project teams in delivering code-compliant, coordinated, constructible, and high-quality building mechanical systems.

The Team

The Mechanical Engineering Department is a global team that delivers high quality, on time design and services projects in the areas of Power, Gas, Fuels & Chemicals, Water and Waste Water, Data Centers, and Mining including everything Mechanically related to Process and Power (from Conventional, Combined Heat and Power, Hydro, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Solar/Renewable, LNG, Ammonia, Fertilizer) projects to specialized Air Quality Control, HVAC, Fire Protection, Piping, Thermal and Renewable performance estimating and testing. The Buildings Mechanical Engineering team is responsible for designing systems that associated with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) in buildings. They also design plumbing and fire protection systems to ensure the safety and comfort of occupants. Additionally, the team focuses on energy efficiency and sustainability to optimize building performance while meeting the specific needs and requirements of each project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support HVAC and plumbing design activities for conventional power generation facilities.
• Develop and review HVAC design criteria, load calculations, ventilation, exhaust, pressurization, heating, cooling, and equipment sizing.
• Develop and review plumbing design criteria, domestic water, sanitary drainage, storm drainage coordination, emergency fixtures, floor drains, and specialty drainage requirements.
• Prepare and review HVAC and plumbing drawings, specifications, schedules, equipment datasheets, calculations, and design reports.
• Coordinate HVAC and plumbing deliverables with process, civil, structural, architectural, electrical, I&C, fire protection, piping, and procurement teams.
• Review deliverables for technical quality, code compliance, constructability, maintainability, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Support vendor submittal reviews, RFIs, construction support, commissioning, and startup activities for HVAC and plumbing systems. Applies knowledge and ensures compliance with B&V quality program. Promotes a culture that is conducive to quality. Support continuous improvement, change management and risk management efforts.
• Mentor junior level engineers and contribute to standardization, training, and knowledge sharing. Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. May own, maintain, update, or develop engineering standards and guides. Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects or disciplines.
• Applies knowledge and ensures compliance with B&V quality program. Establishes related processes and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality. Support continuous improvement, change management and risk management efforts.
• May serve as a direct point of contact with clients, participating in meetings, site visits, workshops, and technical discussions. May participate in occassional site visits and face-to-face client meetings as required to support project needs.
• Responsible for determining identification of key client interests and drivers on projects. Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on complex projects.
• Works to identify future client needs and how to better position B&V for the future. May offer other services to the client. Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities.
• Serves as the technical specialist in a broad area of specialization, or in a narrow but specialized field. Develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems. Typically supports multiple projects simultaneously on medium to complex technical challenges.

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC and plumbing design experience.
• Preferred Delivery Method Experience (Alternative Delivery and Variety of Delivery Experience is a plus)
  • EPC
  • FEL/FEED
  • Design Build
  • Services

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 4 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 and provides EOR support as needed.

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.

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

016

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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.

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.

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In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $114,930.00 - $211,134.00

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Nearest Secondary Market

Kansas City

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