Staff Mechanical Engineer (Water and Wastewater Pumps)

TL;DR

Staff Mechanical Engineer (Water and Wastewater Pumps): Designing and leading pumping systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and conveyance infrastructure with an accent on hydraulic calculations, equipment selection, transient analysis, and technical specifications. Focus on developing complex mechanical systems, coordinating manufacturers and multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring design quality through technical reviews and field-informed engineering.

Location: Overland Park, Kansas, US. The role is primarily office-based, with hybrid or flexible work options potentially available after the first 90 days based on manager discretion, performance, and work assignments. Approximately 15% travel is required, primarily for projects across the US.

Company

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction firm focused on sustainable infrastructure and water and wastewater treatment projects.

What you will do

• Perform engineering calculations to size pumping equipment and establish equipment and system performance parameters.
• Design pumping systems, transient analysis solutions, seal and seal water systems, control valves, and air relief systems.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers to select technically appropriate solutions and review manufacturer and contractor submittals.
• Develop P&IDs, mechanical arrangement drawings, equipment specifications, piping specifications, and valve specifications.
• Lead pump-system and transient-design projects while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders.
• Perform quality-control reviews and mentor engineers in mechanical system design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering background.
• At least 5 years of related engineering experience; 6 or more years preferred, with 8+ years strongly preferred.
• Experience with pumping systems, hydraulic principles, engineering calculations, technical drawings, specifications, and piping component selection.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer-of-record requirements where applicable; a Professional Engineer license is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, critical-thinking, leadership, collaboration, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Visa sponsorship is not available. Pre-employment screening may include background, drug, and motor vehicle records checks.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employee-owned ESOP company with shared financial participation through stock ownership.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, and wellness programs.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401(k), tuition reimbursement, adoption reimbursement, pre-tax accounts, legal plan, credit union access, and potential performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an inclusive, safety-focused work environment.