at Black & Veatch in Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Senior Mechanical Engineer – HVAC/Plumbing – Data Centers
Date: Oct 14, 2026
Location:
Walnut Creek, CA, US Orlando, FL, US Bloomington, MN, US Phoenix, AZ, US Overland Park, KS, US Houston, TX, US Rancho Cordova, CA, US Dallas, TX, US Cary, NC, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Canonsburg, PA, US Tualatin, OR, 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 Id : 117583
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Team
The Mechanical Buildings Design Group provides HVAC and plumbing solutions. Our overall team supports projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in and lead engineering and design of the HVAC and plumbing systems in various types of facilities, including Data Centers.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you may focus on:
+ Design and construction activities, including project delivery methods such as traditional Design-Bid-Build and Alternative Conceptual-Bid-Build
+ Designing HVAC and plumbing systems for primarily HyperScale and Colocation Data Center Design associated with administrative and support spaces.
+ Supporting additional areas such as Administrative, Warehouse, Maintenance, Workshop, Laboratory, Chemical Storage and Handling, Electrical Distribution Center, Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear, Pump Areas, Engine Generators, Blower/Air Compressors, and Flammable and Combustible Liquids Storage
+ Conducting Data Center airflow CFD modeling for interior and exterior spaces
+ Conductingenergyaudit/efficiencystudies,codereview/application,andsustainabledesign/LEEDapplication of sustainablestrategies
+ Developing engineering skills while working on challenging projects
Please refer to the job listing for list of preferred office work locations.
Key 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.
May be accountable for some administrative responsibilities that include but aren’t limited to:
+ 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering
- 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)
Minimum Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
+ Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
+ Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
+ 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.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
+ Hybrid or flexible w
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