Apprentice Engineer - Mechanical

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in India is offering an Apprentice Mechanical Engineer position within our Data Center Team, providing hands-on exposure to mechanical system design for water and wastewater facilities and a pathway for early career growth.

You will assist in layouts, drawings, piping, and equipment evaluation, collaborate with civil, electrical, and process engineers, and gain experience in BIM, CAD, and data analytics while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Academic passing year: 2026.
• Minimum 7 CGPA throughout all semesters.
• Candidates must not have any prior work experience.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, CAD.
• Exposure to international engineering standards desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mechanical system design, preparing layouts, drawings, and specifications for pumps, piping, and valves.
• Contribute to project documentation, reports, calculations, BOQs, datasheets, and O&M.
• Support procurement by reviewing vendor proposals and technical compliance.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety standards.
• Collaborate with civil, electrical, and process engineers to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Digital engineering

Data analytics

International standards

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

CAD

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

We are seeking a Apprentice to join our Data Center Team growing team in India delivering water and wastewater treatment projects across Globe. Our Graduate Program is dedicated to nurturing the early stages of your consulting career.

As a Apprentice Mechanical Engineer, you will support the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems in water and wastewater treatment facilities for Municipal, Industrial & Infrastructure Projects. This entry‑level role provides exposure to engineering practices, project execution, and cross‑functional collaboration, with opportunities for professional growth. This role offers hands‑on experience in project execution, equipment selection, and process optimization, while working closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

Job responsibility :

• Mechanical system design: Assist in preparing layouts, drawings, and specifications for pumps, piping, and valves. Assist in drafting, 3D modeling, and creating Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for water treatment plants (WTP), sewage treatment plants (STP), and effluent treatment plants (ETP).
• Project documentation:Contribute to technical reports, calculations, and engineering deliverables, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), datasheets, and operation and maintenance (O&M).
• Equipment evaluation:Support procurement by reviewing vendor proposals and technical compliance
• Health & safety compliance:Ensure adherence to company safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Team collaboration:Work with civil, electrical, and process engineers to deliver integrated solutions.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Academic passing year: 2026.
• Minimum 7 CGPA throughout all semesters.
• Candidates must not have any prior work experience.
• Candidates with a master's degree are eligible only if their bachelor’s degree was completed within four years of the application date. Therefore, a B.Tech degree completed before 2022 would not meet this requirement.
• Candidates must not be registered on the NATS portal.
• Internship, academic project, or industrial training experience related to engineering design or project delivery is preferred.
• Familiarity with engineering software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, etc.
• Understanding of digital engineering, BIM, CAD, or data analytics tools.
• Exposure to international engineering standards and practices is desirable.

Apprentice Eligibility Requirements

As this opportunity falls under the Apprentices Act, 1961, applicants must additionally meet the following criteria:

• Must be eligible for apprenticeship training under the Government of India guidelines.
• Must not have previously undergone apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
• Must satisfy all eligibility conditions prescribed by the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and applicable government regulations.

AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .