Staff Mechanical Engineer - Water and Wastewater Pumps

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with pump system expertise to support Water & Wastewater projects across the United States. This staff-level role collaborates with design teams, leads pumping-system design efforts, and develops drawings and specifications.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience, a PE license preferred, and strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills. Travel ~15% and ESOP ownership are part of the opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years related experience.
• PE license preferred to support engineer of record (EOR) duties.
• Strong written and verbal communication, mentoring and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations to size pumping equipment.
• Coordinate with manufacturers to select design solutions.
• Develop P&IDs, mechanical layouts, and equipment specs.
• Review submittals for conformance with BV criteria.
• Lead design projects for pump systems and transient design.
• QC reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team player

Independent thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Date: Oct 8, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, 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

Req Id : 115870

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

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

Black & Veatch is seeking a highly motivated person to function as a 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.

Strong candidates are expected to have knowledge and experience related to the system design, calculations, specification, and related engineering tasks associated with pumping systems, transient analysis, seals and seal water systems, control valves, air relief systems, and hands on field experience.

We are looking for a motivated individual who enjoys working with a team and has an appetite to develop technical expertise to lead mechanical system.

Key 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.

This position will include:

• Approximately 15 percent travel.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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 5 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 in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

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.

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