Hands-on experience with surface systems and wellhead/reinjection integration. * Experience supporting technical evaluations or Owner's Engineer roles. * Experience with thermal/process system design ...
Hands-on experience with surface systems and wellhead/reinjection integration. * Experience supporting technical evaluations or Owner's Engineer roles. * Experience with thermal/process system design ...
Hands-on experience with surface systems and wellhead/reinjection integration. * Experience supporting technical evaluations or Owner's Engineer roles. * Experience with thermal/process system design ...
Hands-on experience with surface systems and wellhead/reinjection integration. * Experience supporting technical evaluations or Owner's Engineer roles. * Experience with thermal/process system design ...
Well Safety & Compliance Manager
Oxnard, CA · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
Support wellhead installation, maintenance, and readiness * Help ensure reliability of pressure ... Work with contractors, service providers, engineering, and operations teams * Support job planning ...
Well Safety & Compliance Manager
Oxnard, CA · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
Support wellhead installation, maintenance, and readiness * Help ensure reliability of pressure ... Work with contractors, service providers, engineering, and operations teams * Support job planning ...
Well Safety & Compliance Manager
Oxnard, CA · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
Support wellhead installation, maintenance, and readiness * Help ensure reliability of pressure ... Work with contractors, service providers, engineering, and operations teams * Support job planning ...
Well Safety & Compliance Manager
Oxnard, CA · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
Support wellhead installation, maintenance, and readiness * Help ensure reliability of pressure ... Work with contractors, service providers, engineering, and operations teams * Support job planning ...
... wellhead integration, and chemical feed system upgrades. * Review and interpret technical specifications, construction drawings, and work plans; collaborate with contractors, engineers, clients, and ...
... wellhead integration, and chemical feed system upgrades. * Review and interpret technical specifications, construction drawings, and work plans; collaborate with contractors, engineers, clients, and ...
... wellhead integration, and chemical feed system upgrades. * Review and interpret technical specifications, construction drawings, and work plans; collaborate with contractors, engineers, clients, and ...
... wellhead integration, and chemical feed system upgrades. * Review and interpret technical specifications, construction drawings, and work plans; collaborate with contractors, engineers, clients, and ...
Senior Principal Engineer
Orange, CA · On-site
$150K/yr
Engineering Responsibilities Manage a wide range of design and design-build projects including ... wellhead treatment systems. Project management and oversight of design, planning and permitting ...
Senior Principal Engineer
Orange, CA · On-site
$150K/yr
Engineering Responsibilities Manage a wide range of design and design-build projects including ... wellhead treatment systems. Project management and oversight of design, planning and permitting ...
Environmental Engineer (NWS 00927)
Livermore, CA · On-site
$80 - $85/hr
Livermore, CA Title: Environmental Engineer (NWS 00927) North Wind Services (NWS) is a high ... wellhead design, pump specifications, treatment media and vessels, pipelines, associated ...
Environmental Engineer (NWS 00927)
Livermore, CA · On-site
$80 - $85/hr
Livermore, CA Title: Environmental Engineer (NWS 00927) North Wind Services (NWS) is a high ... wellhead design, pump specifications, treatment media and vessels, pipelines, associated ...
Environmental Engineer (NWS 00927)
Livermore, CA · On-site
$80 - $85/hr
Livermore, CA Title: Environmental Engineer (NWS 00927) North Wind Services (NWS) is a high ... wellhead design, pump specifications, treatment media and vessels, pipelines, associated ...
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Environmental Engineer (NWS 00927)
Livermore, CA · On-site
$80 - $85/hr
Livermore, CA Title: Environmental Engineer (NWS 00927) North Wind Services (NWS) is a high ... wellhead design, pump specifications, treatment media and vessels, pipelines, associated ...
Environmental Engineer (NWS 00927)
Livermore, CA · On-site
$80 - $85/hr
Livermore, CA Title: Environmental Engineer (NWS 00927) North Wind Services (NWS) is a high ... wellhead design, pump specifications, treatment media and vessels, pipelines, associated ...
Environmental Engineer (NWS 00927)
Livermore, CA · On-site
$80 - $85/hr
Livermore, CA Title: Environmental Engineer (NWS 00927) North Wind Services (NWS) is a high ... wellhead design, pump specifications, treatment media and vessels, pipelines, associated ...
Environmental Engineer NWS 00927
Livermore, CA · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
... wellhead design, pump specifications, treatment media and vessels, pipelines, associated ... Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and innovations to solve complex technical ...
Environmental Engineer NWS 00927
Livermore, CA · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
... wellhead design, pump specifications, treatment media and vessels, pipelines, associated ... Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and innovations to solve complex technical ...
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Newport Beach, CA · On-site
$120K - $1M/yr
Other responsibilities include mentoring and developing engineers and support staff. Primary Duties ... recharge, wellhead treatment. * Experienced in water pumping stations and sewer lift stations.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Newport Beach, CA · On-site
$120K - $1M/yr
Other responsibilities include mentoring and developing engineers and support staff. Primary Duties ... recharge, wellhead treatment. * Experienced in water pumping stations and sewer lift stations.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$120K - $1M/yr
Other responsibilities include mentoring and developing engineers and support staff. Primary Duties ... recharge, wellhead treatment. * Experienced in water pumping stations and sewer lift stations.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$120K - $1M/yr
Other responsibilities include mentoring and developing engineers and support staff. Primary Duties ... recharge, wellhead treatment. * Experienced in water pumping stations and sewer lift stations.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$120K - $1M/yr
Other responsibilities include mentoring and developing engineers and support staff. Primary Duties ... recharge, wellhead treatment. * Experienced in water pumping stations and sewer lift stations.
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Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$120K - $1M/yr
Other responsibilities include mentoring and developing engineers and support staff. Primary Duties ... recharge, wellhead treatment. * Experienced in water pumping stations and sewer lift stations.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Newport Beach, CA · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
... facilities, wellhead equipping, and related infrastructure projects with construction values ... Licensed Professional Engineer in California. * 10+ years of related experience in water and ...
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Newport Beach, CA · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
... facilities, wellhead equipping, and related infrastructure projects with construction values ... Licensed Professional Engineer in California. * 10+ years of related experience in water and ...
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Newport Beach, CA · On-site
$120K - $1M/yr
Other responsibilities include mentoring and developing engineers and support staff. Primary Duties ... recharge, wellhead treatment. * Experienced in water pumping stations and sewer lift stations.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Newport Beach, CA · On-site
$120K - $1M/yr
Other responsibilities include mentoring and developing engineers and support staff. Primary Duties ... recharge, wellhead treatment. * Experienced in water pumping stations and sewer lift stations.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$120K - $1M/yr
Other responsibilities include mentoring and developing engineers and support staff. Primary Duties ... recharge, wellhead treatment. * Experienced in water pumping stations and sewer lift stations.
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Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$120K - $1M/yr
Other responsibilities include mentoring and developing engineers and support staff. Primary Duties ... recharge, wellhead treatment. * Experienced in water pumping stations and sewer lift stations.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Fresno, CA · On-site
$120K - $1M/yr
Other responsibilities include mentoring and developing engineers and support staff. Primary Duties ... recharge, wellhead treatment. * Experienced in water pumping stations and sewer lift stations.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Fresno, CA · On-site
$120K - $1M/yr
Other responsibilities include mentoring and developing engineers and support staff. Primary Duties ... recharge, wellhead treatment. * Experienced in water pumping stations and sewer lift stations.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$120K - $1M/yr
Other responsibilities include mentoring and developing engineers and support staff. Primary Duties ... recharge, wellhead treatment. * Experienced in water pumping stations and sewer lift stations.
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Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Bakersfield, CA · On-site
$120K - $1M/yr
Other responsibilities include mentoring and developing engineers and support staff. Primary Duties ... recharge, wellhead treatment. * Experienced in water pumping stations and sewer lift stations.
Hydrogeologist
Lakewood, CA · On-site +1
$126K - $185K/yr
WRD is seeking a hydrogeologist, engineer, geochemist, or other water quality specialist ... with wellhead treatment projects, evaluating impacted wells, remediation technologies, well ...
Hydrogeologist
Lakewood, CA · On-site +1
$126K - $185K/yr
WRD is seeking a hydrogeologist, engineer, geochemist, or other water quality specialist ... with wellhead treatment projects, evaluating impacted wells, remediation technologies, well ...
Wellhead Engineer information
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$36K - $45.1K
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What is the difference between Wellhead Engineer vs Drilling Engineer?
| Aspect | Wellhead Engineer | Drilling Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Petroleum Engineering Degree, Well Control Certification | Petroleum Engineering Degree, Well Control Certification |
| Work Environment | Offshore/onshore oil and gas facilities, focusing on wellhead equipment | Offshore/onshore drilling rigs, focusing on drilling operations |
| Industry Usage | Design, installation, and maintenance of wellhead equipment | Planning and executing drilling programs |
Both Wellhead Engineers and Drilling Engineers typically hold petroleum engineering degrees and well control certifications. Wellhead Engineers focus on the equipment at the surface of oil wells, ensuring proper installation and safety. Drilling Engineers plan and oversee drilling operations, including equipment and procedures. While their roles are distinct, they often collaborate closely in oil and gas projects within the same industry environment.
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Senior Geothermal Consultant
Walnut Creek, CA • On-site
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 11 days ago
Key responsibilities
Support engineering design, technical evaluations, and multidisciplinary integration of utility-scale geothermal surface facilities and associated infrastructure.
Lead or support engineering of surface systems including heat rejection, steam/brine handling, and reinjection systems.
Provide technical oversight of surface-subsurface interface design including wellhead and reinjection systems.
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51st of 454 rated engineering
Job description
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 : 115657
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
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.
Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity within our Infrastructure Advisory Technical Delivery Team. The Geothermal Senior Consultant serves as a hands-on technical lead supporting engineering design, technical evaluations, and multidisciplinary integration of utility-scale geothermal surface facilities and associated infrastructure. In addition to core responsibilities, there may be opportunities for the individual to contribute additional time supporting similar project work aligned with their technical expertise.
This role focuses on surface systems (wellhead to point of interconnection) and the interfaces between subsurface resources and the electric grid, translating technical inputs into actionable design solutions.
The position supports technical diligence, feasibility studies, FEL/FEED engineering, and detailed design while collaborating across subsurface, process/mechanical, and power systems disciplines.
Black&Veatch'sInfrastructureAdvisoryBusinessprovidesaportfolioofsolutionsfocusedontheassetlifecycle,includingAssetManagement&Operations&Maintenance,InfrastructureTechnology,Cybersecurity solutions,PlanningandTransactions. InthisroleyouwillbepartoftheTechnicalTeamsupportingSolutionsincluding Asset Engineering and Transactions.
The Technical Team is a diverse team of professionals who are given a wide range of technical projects and skills to equip them to have a solid foundation and move into a specific career track as they advance and develop their skills and capabilities.
Technical Evaluation and Advisory
- Execute technical due diligence, feasibility studies, and risk assessments for geothermal surface and wellfield interface systems.
- Develop technical deliverables defining assumptions, risks, constraints, and recommended paths forward.
- Support Owner's Engineer / Independent Engineer scopes through disciplined technical review.
- Translate subsurface data (well performance, reservoir behavior) into actionable surface system inputs.
Engineering & Design Leadership (Surface Systems)
- Lead or support engineering of surface systems including heat rejection, steam/brine handling, and reinjection systems.
- Develop and review mass and energy balances, PFDs, and equipment definitions.
- Support FEL/FEED deliverables, Basis of Design documents, and system layouts.
- Participate in HAZOP, operability reviews, and commissioning activities.
Subsurface Interface & Wellhead / Reinjection Design
- Provide technical oversight of surface-subsurface interface design including wellhead and reinjection systems.
- Integrate subsurface inputs including flow, pressure, temperature, and fluid chemistry into design basis.
- Support conceptual and FEED-stage design of wellhead piping, control systems, and reinjection networks.
- Ensure alignment between reservoir strategy and surface system performance.
- Identify and communicate interface risks between reservoir behavior and surface system design.
Grid / Interconnection Coordination (Desired, not required)
- Support interconnection studies by defining plant assumptions and coordinating across disciplines.
- Provide inputs for power flow and hosting capacity studies and review results.
- Evaluate impacts of interconnection constraints on plant configuration and auxiliary loads.
- Assist in identifying grid upgrade considerations and impacts to design.
Lead preparation of reports, presentations, processes, tools, models, and other deliverables to effectively communicate analysis and recommendations to clients. This includes:
- Technical due diligence reports and feasibility studies.
- Basis of Design and FEL/FEED engineering packages.
- Review of heat/mass balances, PFDs, and conceptual designs.
- Surface-subsurface integration definitions.
- Interconnection study inputs and review comments.
May support development of proposals, including strategy, scope and fee, and may support business development activities.
Proactively develops additional knowledge and experience in area(s) of expertise and participates in professional development opportunities and with professional societies, including presenting at conferences. Shares current knowledge and independently mentors lower level and mid-level professionals in latest technology and processes.
Actively coordinates with team members and subject matter experts to align project deliverable content, ensure high-quality deliverables and successful project outcomes, including:
- Subsurface/reservoir engineering teams.
- Process, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines.
- Power systems and interconnection engineers.
- Environmental/permitting and project management teams.
- Experience across feasibility, FEED, detailed design, and construction support.
- Hands-on experience with surface systems and wellhead/reinjection integration.
- Experience supporting technical evaluations or Owner's Engineer roles.
- Experience with thermal/process system design and fluid handling, multidisciplinary coordination, and technical risk identification and communication.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent.
- Five or more (5+) years' experience in geothermal and/or thermal power generation projects.
- Experience with advanced geothermal systems or emerging technologies.
- Exposure to interconnection studies or grid coordination.
This position will be based out of Black & Veatch office location within the United States.
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
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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.
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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies 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.
Industry
Civil engineering construction
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Overland Park, KS, US
Year founded
1915