Staff Mechanical Engineer: Water & Wastewater Pumps

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer with expertise in pumps and related mechanical systems for Water & Wastewater treatment. You will contribute to multi-disciplinary teams across the US, performing design tasks for pumping systems, seals, valves, and transient analyses.

The role emphasizes independent problem solving, collaboration, and mentoring junior engineers while delivering high-quality engineering documents and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum five years related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience; PE license preferred.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic principles and pumping systems design.
• Experience developing detailed project drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations to develop equipment and system performance for sizing pumping equipment.
• Coordinate with manufacturers to select technically acceptable designs.
• Develop piping and instrumentation drawings, mechanical arrangements, and equipment specifications.
• Review submittals for conformance with BV criteria and project standards.
• Lead design projects related to pump systems and transient design.
• Provide QC reviews of design documents for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Pumping systems design

Hydraulic principles

Team collaboration

Design documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer with expertise in pumps and related mechanical systems for Water & Wastewater treatment. You will contribute to multi-disciplinary teams across the US, performing design tasks for pumping systems, seals, valves, and transient analyses.

The role emphasizes independent problem solving, collaboration, and mentoring junior engineers while delivering high-quality engineering documents and specifications.