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Black & Veatch · 1 day ago

Staff Mechanical Engineer - Water Systems Pump Specialist

Fort Myers, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure and engineering solutions. The Staff Mechanical Engineer will function as a Subject Matter Specialist for pumping systems, contribute to water and wastewater treatment projects, and guide design teams while engaging with clients.

ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure

No H1B

Responsibilities

Function as a Subject Matter Specialist for pumping systems related to the design of mechanical systems supporting Water & Wastewater Treatment processes

Contribute to projects related to Water and Wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and conveyance focused in Florida, as well as throughout the US

Work collaboratively with various design engineering execution teams across the US and abroad with an emphasis on work in Florida

Leverage technical expertise with leadership responsibilities by guiding design teams and mentoring early career professionals

Engage directly with clients across Florida

Technical Design & Analysis: Perform engineering calculations, develop system performance parameters, and create detailed design documents (P&IDs, mechanical layouts, specifications)

Leadership & Mentorship: Teach and guide engineers in system design best practices

Collaboration & Coordination: Work with equipment manufacturers, other disciplines, and project stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions

Quality Assurance: Review submittals and ensure compliance with B&V standards

Client Engagement & Site Work: Conduct site visits for assessments and client interactions

Qualification

Pumping systems designHydraulic principlesTechnical specificationsMaterial selectionPump sizingClient engagementQuality assuranceLeadershipCollaborationCommunication skillsMentorship

Required

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 5 years 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

Professional Engineering license preferred

Preferred

Minimum of 5 years of experience with developing detailed design and technical specifications for pumps and piping systems

Strong candidates are expected to have knowledge and experience related to the design, specification, and related engineering tasks associated with pumping systems and plant hydraulics

Candidates that also have knowledge related to blowers and aeration systems, anaerobic digestion, heating water boilers, heat exchangers, and steel piping systems may also be beneficial

Experience in material and component selection for pumping and piping systems

Experience with identifying optimal pump sizing and selection for pump station facilities

Experience with defining pump station operational control strategies/plans

Strong understanding of hydraulic principles

Proven ability to communicate complex information effectively through written documentation and verbal presentations