Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/Plumbing - Data Centers

Black & Veatch; Rancho Cordova (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Data Center projects in California, focusing on design and delivery of HVAC and plumbing for HyperScale, colocation, and admin spaces. You will participate in CFD airflow studies, energy efficiency reviews, and LEED integration.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, adherence to codes and standards, and providing technical substantiation for large-scale, water and air cooled plant systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical) and 5+ years related experience.
• Experience in Data Center/Mission Critical Design.
• Familiarity with design standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Design and construction activities with traditional Design-Bid-Build and alternative methods.
• Design HVAC and plumbing for HyperScale and Colocation Data Center projects.
• Support Administrative, Warehouse, Maintenance, Workshop, Laboratory and related spaces.
• Conduct Data Center airflow CFD modeling for interior and exterior spaces.
• Perform energy audits/efficiency studies, code reviews and LEED design.
• Develop engineering skills across challenging projects.

Skills

Data Center design

HVAC Systems

CFD Modeling

Revit

Project Delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Overview

Date: Jul 1, 2026

Location: Rancho Cordova, CA, US • Walnut Creek, CA, US • Los Angeles, CA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies (Black & Veatch Corporation)

Responsibilities

• Design and construction activities, including project delivery methods such as traditional Design-Bid-Build and Alternative Conceptual-Bid-Build.
• Design HVAC and plumbing systems for primarily HyperScale and Colocation Data Center design associated with administrative and support spaces.
• Support additional areas such as Administrative, Warehouse, Maintenance, Workshop, Laboratory, Chemical Storage & Handling, Electrical Distribution Center, Low & Medium Voltage Switchgear, Pump Areas, Engine Generator, Blowers/Air Compressors, and Flammable & Combustible Liquids Storage.
• Conduct Data Center airflow CFD modeling for interior and exterior spaces.
• Conduct energy audit/efficiency studies, code review/application, and sustainable design/LEED application of sustainable strategies.
• Develop engineering skills while working on challenging projects.

Team

The Mechanical Buildings Design Group provides HVAC and plumbing solutions for Black & Veatch’s 3 market sectors: Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Technology, Commercial, & Industrial. The team supports projects worldwide.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Previous experience in Data Center/Mission Critical Design.
• Experience with construction support.
• Understanding of design differences in Hyper-scale, edge and collation data centers.
• Familiarity with Data Center tier rating systems.
• Strong knowledge in Autodesk Revit.
• Data Center airflow CFD modeling experience for internal and external evaluations.
• Computer generated HVAC cooling and heating loads and HVAC equipment sizing.
• HVAC system energy modeling and energy code.
• Green building initiatives such as LEED.
• Technical submittal reviewing process and bid reviewing process for large-scale water and air cooled chiller plants.
• International Codes Council (ICC) Suite of Codes, ASHRAE Handbooks/Standards, ASPE design handbooks, and SMACNA Standards.
• NFPA Standards.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously.
• Cadence Reality Data Center Design (Formerly 6Sigma Room).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records).
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements in applicable countries.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Typical office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and computer use; requires focus and attention to detail.
• May include physical tasks during site visits (crouching, grasping, standing/walking for extended periods).
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion.

Salary Plan & Job Grade

Salary Plan: REG (Registered Engineering). Job Grade: 016.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. We do 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.