Senior Mechanical Engineer - Conventional Generation

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Cary, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Conventional Generation work. The role works collaboratively with design engineering execution teams in the United States and abroad, performing mechanical system design engineering and analysis for assigned systems. The engineer applies company and industry standards, prepares engineering deliverables and research, and develops project design recommendations. The position supports complex and mega projects, including preparing complex calculations and deliverables, selecting equipment and materials, coordinating work across project teams and disciplines, and managing assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. The engineer may lead production teams, review lower-level engineering work, establish project work plans and schedules, and serve as responsible charge for projects. The role also provides technical guidance, supports client and business development activities, contributes to engineering standards and quality processes, and mentors other professionals. The Mechanical Engineering Department delivers design and engineering services across power, gas, fuels and chemicals, water and wastewater, data centers, and mining. The Power Providers market sector supports energy generation markets and the development of secure, clean power solutions. The position is based in a typical office environment and may involve prolonged sitting and computer use. Site visits may require crouching, grasping, and standing or walking for extended periods. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, subject to manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the applicant's home country or country of practice, or equivalent experience in engineering work.
At least 11 years of related work experience.
Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer-of-record requirements for company projects in applicable countries.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.

Nice To Haves

Experience with instrument and/or service air systems.
Experience with demineralized water supply and makeup systems.
Experience with service and potable water supply systems.
Experience with natural gas, hydrogen, and nitrogen gas supply systems.
Experience with closed-cycle cooling water systems.
Experience with high-pressure, intermediate-pressure, low-pressure, and auxiliary steam systems.
Experience with feedwater and condensate systems.
Experience with CO2 supply systems.
Experience performing pipe sizing, pipe thickness, pump sizing, control valve sizing, heat exchanger sizing, and atmospheric tank sizing calculations.
Experience with P&ID development.
Experience with air, gas, water, and steam systems.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and company policies; maintain, update, or develop engineering standards and guides as needed.
Provide technical guidance to project teams and professionals in other disciplines.
Apply and promote compliance with the company quality program, including continuous improvement, change management, and risk management.
Prepare complex engineering deliverables and calculations for multiple or mega projects, conduct research, and develop recommendations for equipment and materials selection.
Oversee collection, assimilation, and management of engineering data.
Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements, and develop advanced engineering solutions to complex problems.
Delegate appropriate work to lower-level team members, review their engineering work, and develop project execution staff.
Lead production teams, coordinate multidisciplinary activities, serve as responsible charge for projects, and establish project work plans.
Coordinate with internal and external project team members and define schedules for one or more disciplines.
Identify client interests and drivers, communicate them to project teams, and develop approaches to address them.
Identify future client needs, help position the company for future work, and support business development or pursuit activities.
Serve as a technical specialist, develop advanced engineering approaches for unique problems, and support projects facing complex technical challenges.
Support engineering processes and may contribute to professional societies, technical presentations, specialty-area leadership, and consultation on larger-scale projects.
Mentor lower- and mid-level professionals and support performance management, career planning, learning and development, and succession development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Company-matched 401(k).
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Wellness program.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
Adoption reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Vendor discounts.
Employment referral program.
AD&D insurance.
Pre-tax accounts.
Voluntary legal plan.
B&V Credit Union.
Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
Employee ownership through a 100 percent ESOP, with financial rewards through stock ownership.