Associate Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation Details | Family of Companies

Associate Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

Date:
Feb 26, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US;
Houston, TX, US;
Ann Arbor, MI, US;
Atlanta, GA, US;
Cary, NC, US;
Phoenix, AZ, US;
Jacksonville, FL, 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  : 113650

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design mechanical systems supporting Conventional and Renewable Power Generation.
• Work collaboratively with various design engineering execution teams across the US and abroad.
• Acquire knowledge of both Black & Veatch and industry standards and implement them in project development.
• Prepare moderately complex engineering deliverables, conduct research, and develop project design recommendation.

• Continue learning and remain current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies and procedures. Apply these to assigned tasks as appropriate.
• Continue developing and can independently apply knowledge. Comply with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. Support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Prepare a variety of increasingly complex engineering deliverables. Perform research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Collect, assimilate, and manage data for engineering work. Prepare increasingly complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Understand and adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. May recognize, define and resolve problems within assigned area. May provide direction and guidance to others.
• Assign tasks to develop entry level professionals and interns. Coordinate with project leadership and other internal/external team members on less complex projects. Interact as needed with other disciplines on details of design work.
• Work to understand external client's interest and drivers through regular interaction and communication. Also focus on needs of internal clients and project leadership. May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
• Share current knowledge of latest technology and processes.
• As skills develop, may assist with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required. Actively mentor entry level professionals and interns.

Experience in some of following areas:

• Instrument and/or Service Air Systems
• Demineralized (DM) water supply and make up systems
• Service and potable water supply system
• Natural, hydrogen, and nitrogen gas Supply System
• Closed cycle cooling water system
• High Pressure / Intermediate Pressure / Low / Auxiliary Steam system
• Feedwater and condensate systems
• CO2 Supply System
• Calculations which include pipe sizing calculations, pipe thickness calculations, pump sizing calculation, control valve…