Senior Mechanical Engineer - Boiler & Air Quality

The Opportunity

As a Boiler & Air Quality Engineer, your role is to provide project support and expertise in boiler & air quality equipment. You will have the opportunity to: 

• Perform conceptual design engineering analyses and prepare reports for new and retrofit steam generation equipment.    
• Evaluate, select, and implement appropriate designs for boilers and air quality equipment for a reliable, cost effective, and efficient operation.  
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers to select the most technically acceptable design solutions.  
• Prepare equipment cost estimating and manhours for Conceptual, FEED and Detailed Design phases as well as retrofit analysis.  
• Prepare steam generation and/or air quality equipment and construction specifications.   
• Prepare bid evaluations and administer technical contracts.   
• Support coordination and witnessing of startup, commissioning, and performance/emissions testing of boiler & air quality equipment  
• Develop and maintain expertise with renewable fuels, oil and natural gas, and coal fired central station steam generators and auxiliaries, as well as HRSG’s downstream  of combustion turbines and gas and oil fired package boilers.  
• Develop and maintain expertise with established and emerging emissions control technologies including SCR, precipitators, sorbent injection, carbon capture, and others.   
• Perform Pre-Inspection meetings, shop surveillance, attend inspections & testing on boiler & air quality equipment in vendor’s shop.  
• Mentor and encourage junior staff by providing technical guidance, oversight, and review
• Collaborate with global project execution teams

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation markets that include utilities, independent power producers and new non-traditional entrants adding to the much-needed supply of secure, clean power to our industries and communities. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to put sustainable energy solutions into practice. 

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates will: 

• Possesses a broad set of skills and knowledge encompassing steam generators, HRSGs, combustion equipment, SCRs, fabric filters, flue gas desulfurization system, and similar systems including auxiliaries related to power and other heavy industries. 
• Exhibit deep code knowledge of ASME Section I, VIII, NFPA 85, and PTC codes, EPA regulations/test methods and shall be capable of simple and complex analyses related to the design, specification, and applications engineering tasks associated with this equipment.     

They will also have experience in: 

• Power, offshore marine, or other heavy industries  
• Selecting and working with all types of boiler and air quality equipment  
• The NBIC Code for pressure vessel repairs, alterations, and re-rates   
• Reading detailed project drawings and blueprints and technical interpretations  
• Attending and performing engineered equipment shop inspections and/or startup, commissioning, testing of boiler & air quality equipment  
• Writing boiler & air quality equipment specifications  
• Selecting material and component for boiler & air quality equipment. 

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 8 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.

Certifications

Professional Engineers (PE or P.Eng) License or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Work Environment and Schedule

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority.  This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment.  Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S. 

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.

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