Black & Veatch

Associate Mechanical Systems Engineer-Nuclear

Black & Veatch$99K — $165K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
  • Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience
  • Engineering-in-training (EIT) certification preferred
  • Familiarity with mechanical system design and analysis in power generation
  • Knowledge of departmental design guides and engineering codes.
  • Experience with various mechanical systems such as gas, water, and steam.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with design engineering teams globally
  • Perform mechanical system design and analysis for assigned projects
  • Prepare increasingly complex engineering deliverables and calculations
  • Research and develop recommendations for materials and equipment
  • Mentor and assign tasks to entry level professionals and interns
  • Communicate effectively with clients and project leadership
  • Stay current with design standards and technologies.

Benefits

  • Hybrid or flexible work options after initial employment period
  • Collaborative and innovative company culture
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and career development
  • Active mentoring environment for professional growth
  • Participation in business development activities.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking a highly motivated person to join our team executing the design of mechanical systems, supporting Nuclear Power Generation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Work collaboratively with various design engineering execution teams across the US and abroad
  • Under general supervision, perform all aspects of mechanical system design engineering and analysis for assigned systems of responsibility.
  • 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 recommendations


The Team

Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies and procedures. Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate.
  • Continues developing and can independently apply knowledge. Complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
  • Prepares a variety of increasingly complex engineering deliverables. Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work. Prepares increasingly complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles. Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. May recognize, define and resolve problems within assigned area. May provide direction and guidance to others.
  • Assigns tasks to develop entry level professionals and interns. Coordinates with project leadership and other internal/external team members on less complex projects. Interacts as needed with other disciplines on details of design work.
  • Works to understand external client's interest and drivers through regular interaction and communication. Also focuses on needs of internal clients and project leadership. May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
  • Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.
  • As skills develop, may assist with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required. Actively mentors entry level professionals and interns.


Preferred Qualifications

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 sizing calculations, heat exchanger sizing, atm. tank sizing etc.
  • P&ID development
  • Air, gas, water & steam systems, typical systems which we are looking to perform design & engineering work


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 1 year 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

  • Engineering-in-training (EIT)


Work Environment/Physical Demands

  • This position would require working in a typical office environment. 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 be require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

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Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

015

In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $99,324.00 - $165,876.00

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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