Senior Registered Mechanical Engineer - HVAC/Plumbing - Data Centers

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Walnut Creek, CA

14d•$156,299 - $308,464•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is with Black & Veatch, an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure. The Mechanical Buildings Design Group provides HVAC and plumbing solutions for projects globally. This specific position will focus on engineering and design of HVAC and plumbing systems for Data Centers, including administrative and support spaces, as well as specialized areas like warehouses, maintenance shops, and electrical distribution centers. The role involves conducting Data Center airflow CFD modeling, energy audits, code reviews, and sustainable design applications. It offers opportunities for developing 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 10 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
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
Understanding of 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

Leads and provides directions on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies.
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. Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on complex projects.
Actively mentors and 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.
Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on highly 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 for business development or pursuit activities and may offer other services to clients.
Assist 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.
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.