Your Impact:

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Our Mechanical Building Engineers have exceptional design and analytical skills to plan and design mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection) systems primarily for building and infrastructure, industrial facilities for water and wastewater projects, but also federal and military programs, industrial, and institutional projects.

Candidates must be able to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices to prepare construction drawings and specifications for submission to clients and jurisdictional plan check and permitting. Engineered systems include, but are not limited to, package systems, energy models central plants, air distribution, hydronic systems, plumbing systems, and controls.

· Design complete HVAC systems, including package type and central plants

· Design complete Plumbing systems, including utility and potable distribution systems, drainage systems, and miscellaneous systems such as compressed air and natural gas

· Design fire protection systems using a performance system approach

· Perform calculations for HVAC loads, duct and pipe sizing, life-cycle costs, and energy analyses

· Prepare calculations for Plumbing systems, including water and drainage flows, water heater sizing and pump sizing and selection

· Prepare detailed design drawings and specifications

· Prepare Basis of Design reports and Technical Memorandums

· Prepare and document energy compliance calculations and forms (eg, California Title 24 and COMcheck)

· Select equipment, vendor coordination, and edit specifications

· Conduct field evaluations and develop as-built drawings

· Manage and coordinate work with engineers and technicians of other disciplines and architects

· Lead meetings and communicate with clients, vendors, and other project stakeholders to establish project needs and discuss design issues

· Manage quality and schedule of work and interface with clients

· Manage project budgets, including estimating efforts to complete

· Support field staff during construction phase of projects, including responding to submittal reviews and requests for information

Here’s what you’ll need:

Construction site experience History working in a corporate engineering environment

· Experienced in preparing basis of design reports, detailed design drawings and specification.

· Proficiency with building load calculations software and building energy compliance

· Working knowledge of applicable building codes and standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, IBC, etc.

· Good writing skills and experience preparing technical specifications and reports

· Possess strong analytical, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

· Effectively interfaces and communicates with project team members and management

· Effectively manage project workload, budgets, and schedules Ability to work with, lead, and mentor entry-junior level engineers

· Self-motivated and work productively without supervision

· Carrier HAP or Trane Trace experience preferred but not required

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering (BSME)

2. 5-15 years experience in producing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection designs

3. PE license

Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and if eligible, a deferred compensation plan, and Executive Deferral Plan. We have an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for eligible full-time exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase discounted company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $110,800 to $193,900. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.