Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/Plumbing - Data Centers

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is within the Mechanical Buildings Design Group, which provides HVAC and plumbing solutions for projects globally. The team supports a range of projects from small community improvements to large-scale Mega Projects. The foundation of BV Operations allows for flexibility in skill utilization and fosters a collaborative and innovative culture with opportunities for career development. In this role, you may participate in and lead the engineering and design of HVAC and plumbing systems for various facilities, with a specific focus on Data Centers. The position involves design and construction activities using project delivery methods like Design-Bid-Build and Alternative Conceptual-Bid-Build. You will be designing HVAC and plumbing systems primarily for HyperScale and Colocation Data Centers, including administrative and support spaces. Support will also be provided to 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. Responsibilities include conducting Data Center airflow CFD modeling, energy audit/efficiency studies, code review/application, and sustainable design/LEED application. The role offers opportunities to develop engineering skills on challenging projects.

Requirements

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 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) License, or in active pursuit of PE Licensure
Previous experience in Data Center/Mission Critical Design
Experience with construction support
Understanding of design differences in Hyperscale, edge and collation data centers
Familiarity with Data Center tier rating systems
Stronge 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)

Responsibilities

Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
Independently applies knowledge and complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. May be responsible for ensuring compliance with B&V quality program. Provides related guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects. Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. May oversee collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work. Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods. Actively delegates appropriate tasks to lower level team members to develop depth of project execution staff. Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments. Is responsible for one or more of the following: leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project.
Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.
Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects. Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on low to moderately complex projects. Provides support to business development or pursuit activities and may offer other services to clients.
Recognized as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area. May design a complete project of moderately complex scope or support multiple projects on the complex technical challenges. Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring. May develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems.
Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required. May participate in career planning, and learning and development. Actively mentors lower level professionals and identifies successors to train in the specifics of their role.
May assist with resource management strategy. May have responsibility of engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline.
Ensuring policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for work group.
Ensuring adherence to corporate and division programs.
Approving timesheets and expense reports.