Job Summary
A HVAC and plumbing engineer interested in working on a diverse collection of building configurations. Under general supervision, capable of performing all aspects of conventional design engineering, analysis, and studies on new and existing structures.
Key Responsibilities
The Mechanical Buildings Design Group provides HVAC and plumbing solutions for Black & Veatch’s Global projects. The Mechanical Engineer level 5 position is responsible for the engineering and design of the HVAC and plumbing systems in various types of facilities.
The HVAC Team is engaged in the following:
- Design and Construction Activities
- Project Delivery Methods -Traditional Design-Bid-Build and Alternative Conceptual-Bid-Build.
- Facility Types - Water Treatment, Power Generation buildings, Substations and Data Center
- Systems - HVAC and Plumbing.
- Type of Areas - Waste water treatment buildings, Administrative, Warehouse, Maintenance, Workshop, Laboratory, Chemical Storage & Handling, Electrical Distribution Center, Low & Medium Voltage Switchgear, and Pump Areas.
- Studies
- Energy Audit/Efficiency - Engineering studies, system performance reviews, and energy compliance calculations
- Code Review/Application - Facility review for code compliance.
- Sustainable Design/LEED - Application of sustainable strategies
Preferred Qualifications
- Self-Motivated, Problem Solving, Written Communications, Driven for Results, Quality Focused, Strong Listening Skills. Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and the following applicable design guides and standards related to HVAC, and plumbing system design. Including a basic knowledge of the following:
- International Codes Council (ICC) Suite of Codes
- ASHRAE Handbooks / Standards
- ASPE design handbooks
- SMACNA Standards
- NFPA standards
- Computer generated HVAC Heat loads, energy modeling and HVAC equipment sizing
- Technical Submittal reviewing process Bid reviewing process
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Bluebeam Revu
- Revit 3D Modeling.
- Experience with large-scale water-cooled chillers is preferred.
- Data Center project.
- As an employee-owned, global leader in building critical infrastructure in the energy, water, telecommunications and government services markets, Black & Veatch has a long-standing reputation for providing world-class service to our clients.