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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 : 117641 Opportunity Type : Staff Relocation eligible : Yes 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 Opportunity Black & Veatch is seeking a Mechanical Pipe Stress Engineer to join our Power Generation team. In this senior-level role, you will serve as a technical specialist and industry expert, driving complex engineering solutions across large-scale power generation projects. You will lead multi-discipline coordination, mentor engineering staff, support client engagement, and uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and innovation. This position offers the opportunity to shape engineering practices, influence project outcomes, and contribute to B&V's continued leadership in the power sector. 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 Technical Leadership & Standards • Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and B&V policies; may own, maintain, update, or develop engineering standards and guides. • Serves as technical specialist in a broad area of specialization or narrow specialized field; develops and applies advanced engineering concepts to unique and complex problems. • Recognized as an industry expert; participates in professional societies through paper presentations, serves as section lead for large or complex specialty areas, and acts as engineering consultant on larger-scale projects. • Supports the chief engineers or top engineering management; accountable for discipline-specific engineering processes. Project Execution & Deliverables • Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects, including complex calculations following standard methods and principles. • Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection; oversees collection, assimilation, and management of engineering data. • Develops and applies advanced engineering solutions to complex problems; manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. • Establishes work plans for given projects; ensures project teams delegate appropriate tasks to lower-level members to develop project execution depth. • Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments; leads production teams, coordinates multiple discipline activity, and/or serves as responsible charge for projects. Quality, Coordination & Client Engagement • Applies knowledge and ensures compliance with B&V quality programs; establishes related processes and promotes a culture conducive to quality, continuous improvement, change management, and risk management. • Actively coordinates with all internal and external team members on complex projects; defines project schedules for single or multiple disciplines. • Identifies key client interests and drivers; communicates these to the project team and develops approaches to accommodate client concerns on complex projects. • Works to identify future client needs and how to better position B&V; may offer additional services and provide support to business development and pursuit activities. People Leadership & Mentorship • Actively mentors lower-level and mid-level professionals; identifies and trains successors in the specifics of their roles. • Typically oversees performance management, career planning, recognition, learning and development, and corrective actions. • May participate in compensation management, succession planning, disciplinary actions, employee relations, and workforce planning. Management Responsibilities Individual Contributor Preferred Qualifications • • Experience supporting mechanical pipe stress engineering for power generation or other industrial projects. • Experience with commercial pipe stress analysis software such as CAESAR II or AutoPIPE. • Working knowledge of applicable piping codes such as ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3. • Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward professional licensure. • Experience providing technical guidance or mentoring to less-experienced engineers. • Experience contributing to engineering standards, guides, best practices, proposals, or client-facing technical activities . Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from a recognized accredited program • Minimum of 5 years of related work experience. • Working knowledge of pipe stress analysis methods and applicable piping engineering codes, with the ability to apply advanced techniques with minimal supervision. • Ability to prepare complex engineering calculations and deliverables and coordinate effectively with project and discipline team members. • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, if selected, which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Certifications Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary. Work Environment/Physical Demands • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Salary Plan REG: Registered Engineering Job Grade 016 Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form . This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned. Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program. To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership. By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients. BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. Notice to External Search Firms : Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

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Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117641
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
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.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
Technical Leadership & Standards
Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and B&V policies; may own, maintain, update, or develop engineering standards and guides.
Serves as technical specialist in a broad area of specialization or narrow specialized field; develops and applies advanced engineering concepts to unique and complex problems.
Supports the chief engineers or top engineering management; accountable for discipline-specific engineering processes.
Project Execution & Deliverables

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Experience supporting mechanical pipe stress engineering for power generation or other industrial projects.
Experience with commercial pipe stress analysis software such as CAESAR II or AutoPIPE.
Working knowledge of applicable piping codes such as ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward professional licensure.
Experience providing technical guidance or mentoring to less-experienced engineers.
Experience contributing to engineering standards, guides, best practices, proposals, or client-facing technical activities

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