Apprentice Engineer - Mechanical

Jacobs; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in India invites applications for an Apprentice Mechanical Engineer to join our Data Center Team delivering water and wastewater treatment projects globally. This graduate program nurtures early consulting careers and hands-on exposure to project execution.

As an Apprentice, you will support design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems for WTP, STP, and ETP, collaborating with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Academic passing year 2026.
• No dead or live backlogs/ATKT.
• Minimum 7 CGPA throughout all semesters.
• Must not have any prior work experience.
• Masters degree allowed only if Bachelor's completed within four years.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical system design; assist in layouts, drawings, and specifications for pumps, piping and valves.
• Draft, 3D modeling, and P&IDs for water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, and effluent treatment plants.
• Contribute to technical reports, calculations, BOQs, datasheets, and O&M.
• Review vendor proposals and ensure technical compliance.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with civil, electrical, and process engineers to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Data analytics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

CGPA 7+ throughout all semesters

Academic passing year 2026

No prior work experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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.
• No dead or live backlogs/ATKT.
• 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

• 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.