Mechanical/HVAC Designer - BIM

Jacobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs, a global engineering leader, seeks a Mechanical/HVAC Engineer with strong BIM to support a full facility delivery lifecycle from design coordination to handover on an Advanced Manufacturing project. The role is site-based in Ireland, requiring experience with cleanrooms and high-purity systems.

You will develop and coordinate BIM models, support installation, conduct inspections, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, safety and commissioning readiness.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Experience delivering HVAC systems on large industrial projects.
• Proficient in BIM tools such as Revit, Navisworks.
• Site-based work experience on major construction programmes.
• Knowledge of cleanroom HVAC/high-purity systems advantageous.
• Strong communication within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and BIM models.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical/HVAC activities for assigned semiconductor project areas.
• Develop, review and coordinate BIM models for mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Support site installation and resolve technical queries with contractors.
• Conduct field inspections and verify installation quality.
• Collaborate with process, electrical, architectural and construction teams.
• Ensure cleanroom and high-tech manufacturing standards.
• Review submittals, method statements and contractor proposals.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities including testing.
• Maintain project records, model updates and as-built information.
• Champion safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

BIM coordination

HVAC design

Site-based delivery

Communication skills

Cleanroom knowledge

Technical drawings

BIM modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

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

As a Mechanical/HVAC Engineer with strong BIM, you will support the full lifecycle of an Advanced Manufacturing facility delivery from design coordination and model development through to installation oversight, commissioning support and handover. You will work closely with construction teams, trade contractors, designers and client representatives to ensure mechanical systems are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

You will be proficient in BIM coordination, mechanical building services and HVAC design, with strong familiarity working in highly controlled cleanroom environments. This role is site based.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical/HVAC engineering activities for assigned semiconductor project areas.
• Develop, review and coordinate BIM models for mechanical and HVAC systems, ensuring accuracy, clash resolution and alignment with design intent.
• Support site installation of mechanical and HVAC systems, working closely with contractors to resolve technical queries and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Conduct field inspections, verify installation quality and support commissioning readiness.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including process, electrical, architectural and construction management.
• Ensure adherence to cleanroom, contamination control and high‑tech manufacturing standards.
• Review technical submittals, method statements and contractor proposals.
• Support commissioning and start‑up activities, including testing, verification and documentation.
• Maintain accurate project records, model updates and as‑built information.
• Champion safety, quality and continuous improvement across all site activities.

What you’ll need

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong experience delivering mechanical/HVAC systems on large industrial or advanced manufacturing projects.
• Proven capability in BIM tools such as Revit, Navisworks or equivalent.
• Experience working site based on major construction programmes.
• Knowledge of cleanroom HVAC, high‑purity systems, contamination control or semiconductor facility requirements (advantageous).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and BIM models.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and construction quality standards.

As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.