Associate Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Power

Black & Veatch

The Role

Overview

Mid-level mechanical engineer designing nuclear power plant mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • engineering deliverables
  • design analysis
  • team collaboration
  • standards implementation
  • sizing calculations

Tasks

-Prepare moderately complex engineering deliverables, conduct research, and develop project design recommendations -Under general supervision, perform all aspects of mechanical system design engineering and analysis for assigned systems of responsibility. -Work collaboratively with various design engineering execution teams across the US and abroad -Acquire knowledge of both Black & Veatch and industry standards and implement them in project development -Calculations which include pipe sizing calculations, pipe thickness calculations, pump sizing calculation, control valve sizing calculations, heat exchanger sizing, atm. tank sizing etc.

Requirements

  • office environment
  • focus
  • detail orientation
  • physical tasks
  • site visits
  • standing

What You Bring

-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.

Benefits

-Closed cycle cooling water system -Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. -Service and potable water supply system -Natural, hydrogen, and nitrogen gas Supply System

The Company

About Black & Veatch

-Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors. -The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities. -It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations. -Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

Sector Specialisms

Power Delivery

Fuels

Power Generation

Water Solutions

Communications

Renewable Energy

Smart Grids

Digital Infrastructure

Environmental

Air Quality

Water Quality

Natural Capital

Climate Change

Infrastructure

Engineering

Procurement

Construction Management

Consulting

Project Management

Asset Modernization

Decommissioning

Levees and Flood Control

Pump Stations

Right-of-Way and Permitting

Remediation and Resiliency Projects

Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship not provided -u.s. citizenship required

Security Clearance

-may require criminal/civil background check -may require drug screen -may require motor vehicle records search