Mechanical Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a self-motivated mechanical engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team in Glasgow. You will lead Mech/HVAC design activities on state-of-the-art facilities, coordinating with electrical, structural and process teams to develop 2D/3D designs and deliver construction documents.

With 5+ years in Mech/HVAC and a bachelor’s in building services or mechanical engineering, you will participate in design reviews, field observations, and supplier evaluations while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering/design experience in Mech/HVAC systems.
• Semiconductor experience preferable for large scale industrial projects.
• Excellent English—written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Organize, assign, and delegate engineering tasks to produce design documents with a team.
• Manage scope, budget and schedule to meet project goals.
• Coordinate with electrical, structural, architectural and process disciplines.
• Independently lead plant design activities as an area/system lead.
• Perform Mech/HVAC design work in 2D/3D design systems and review deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and vendor evaluations.
• Assist in proposals, scopes, schedules and budgets for projects.
• Perform field activities such as observing construction and submittal reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree in building services/mechanical engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Excel

Job description

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.

Your impact

This challenging position involves working as part of a multi-discipline, highly interactive and coordinated team focused on projects including semiconductor manufacturing, assembly & test facilities, and other state of the art advanced facilities. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world class designs for industry leading clients around the world. We design of some of the most complex and specialized facilities being constructed today. Projects for our clients include feasibility studies, long-range planning studies, and full design services including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and services during construction for design/bid/build and design/build projects.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills. They will exhibit a passion and desire to apply their professional experience and knowledge in a team environment on technically challenging and professionally rewarding projects. Our team is seeking a person who understands the importance of meeting their targeted commitments while being flexible to the ever-changing and fast paced environment of our clients’ sites.

• Organize, assign, and delegate necessary engineering and design tasks to produce construction documents in conjunction with a team of engineers and designers.
• Manage scope, budget and schedule to meet project goals.
• Coordinate and collaborate real time with other disciplines such as electrical, structural, architectural and process to develop designs.
• Independently lead plant design activities as an area/system leader and coordinate with multi-discipline designers.
• Perform Mech/HVAC plant design work across several engineering disciplines in 2D/3D integrated design systems.
• Perform quality review checks for 2D/3D modelling and Mech/HVAC deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and vendor bid evaluations.
• Assist in the generation of proposals, scopes, schedules and budgets for projects.
• Are responsible for up front site selection and due diligence activities.
• Exercise judgment in developing plans or alternatives and work with teams to assure quality plans.
• Perform field activities such as observation of construction activities.
• Review construction submittals for conformance with the intent of contract and design documents.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to project engineers and designers on a project-by-project basis.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.

Here's what you'll need

• Minimum qualification of bachelor’s degree in building services/mechanical engineering.
• Semiconductor experience preferable, large scale industrial, skill sets: wet and dry, calculations, specifications, detailing and sizing.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite (Excel).
• Relevant engineering/design experience in industrial/advanced technology sector.
• Engineering/design experience (min. 5 years) in the Mech/HVAC systems
• Excellent English level - written and spoken.
• Ability to interact with other engineering disciplines, clients, and vendors at all levels.
• Experience using Navisworks in a BIM environment.

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