Senior Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Power Generation

  • Black & Veatch
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 110205

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

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
  • Perform all aspects of mechanical system design engineering and analysis for assigned systems of responsibility
  • Function in a senior-level engineer capacity which includes:
    • Actively seek to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership
    • Assign tasks to and coordinate with other internal/external team members on complex projects
    • Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
    • Understand, manage, and adhere to project budget, schedule, and quality requirements
The Team

The Mechanical Engineering Department is a global team that delivers high quality, on time design and services projects in the areas of Power, Gas, Fuels & Chemicals, Water and Waste Water, Data Centers, and Mining including everything Mechanically related to Process and Power (from Conventional, Combined Heat and Power, Hydro, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Solar/Renewable, LNG, Ammonia, Fertilizer) projects to specialized Air Quality Control, HVAC, Fire Protection, Piping, Thermal and Renewable performance estimating and testing.

Black & Veatchs Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation markets that include utilities, independent power producers and new non-traditional entrants adding to the much-needed supply of secure, clean power to our industries and communities. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to put sustainable energy solutions into practice.

Preferred Qualifications

Desired experience for this position includes expertise in the following areas:

    • Simple and Combined Cycle plant design
    • Condensate and Feedwater systems
    • P&ID development
    • Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Natural, and/or CO2 gas supply system
    • Cooling water, including closed cycle systems
    • High Pressure / Intermediate Pressure / Low / Auxiliary Steam system
    • Instrument and/or Service Air Systems
    • Demineralized (DM) water supply and make up systems
    • Service and Potable water supply system
    • Performing calculations such as pipe sizing calculations, pipe thickness calculations, pump sizing calculation, control valve sizing calculations, heat exchanger sizing, atm. tank sizing etc.
Minimum Qualifications Requires a 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 8 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. Certifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Work Environment and Schedule

H ybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of U.S. Office Locations .

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Salary Plan ENG: Engineering Job Grade 131

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $120,582.00 - $200,915.00

Job ID: 488504668
Originally Posted on: 8/7/2025

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