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Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (Energy & Power) - Summer 2026 Start

Lensa
Cary, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026
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Jacobs' Energy and Power Solutions team is searching for driven Entry-Level Mechanical Engineers excited about starting a career focused on the energy and power market in Austin, TX, Cary, NC, Denver, CO, or Fort Worth, TX.

The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance reliability and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. If you are seeking a meaningful career in the Energy sector, this may be the perfect fit for you!

In this position you will receive the opportunity to be mentored by Professional Engineers while you engage with our clients, evaluate their energy needs, develop concept-level plans and solutions, and take these through detailed design to provide for full execution of the solution. We offer and deliver a true "end-to-end" life-cycle service from exploration, development, operation, and repowering/retirement.

Your primary responsibilities will focus on providing engineering calculations, construction drawings, and specifications for energy and power projects. Specific tasks will include piping and equipment sizing, stress analysis, flow modeling, energy analysis, and life cycle cost evaluations, and other detailed engineering calculations. You’ll be expected to possess a strong grasp of engineering fundamentals, an understanding of mechanical engineering, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and exceptional problem-solving skills with the confidence to explore innovative solutions. Prior design or consulting internships are highly regarded and ideally, you will have at least one internship which aligns with the responsibilities of this role.

If you are passionate about developing reliable and sustainable energy projects, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you. Come join our growing team to realize the future of energy!

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  • Bachelors Degree Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills
  • Ability to successfully work in a cross-functional national team, thriving in both collaborative and independent settings

Ideally, you will also have

  • EIT or ability to obtain upon hire
  • Experience with 3D modeling software such as Revit, AutoCAD, CADWorx and NavisWorks
  • Experience with hydraulic modeling software such as Pipe-Flo or Pipe 2000
  • Experience with systems modeling software such as Thermoflow or Aspen/Hysys
  • Authorization to work in the Unites States without sponsorshop, now or in the future

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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