Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hybrid Role, Building Systems

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 132,750; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Boise, ID is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Cities and Places team. You will perform building mechanical analysis and design for projects locally and globally, producing technical reports, construction drawings and specifications.

You’ll work on HVAC, piping, and hydraulics, lead mechanical design efforts, collaborate with multi‑discipline teams, and grow professionally through challenging projects with Senior Project Managers and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering registration or ability to obtain.
• 7-15 years of relevant experience for infrastructure/building design.
• Ability to lead mechanical engineering projects.
• Experience in multi-discipline teams with strong communication.
• Construction support services experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with IMC/UMC/ASHRAE 90.1/62.1/62.2/IPC/IBC.

Responsibilities

• Perform building mechanical analysis and design for a wide range of projects locally, nationally, and globally, producing technical reports, construction drawings and specifications.
• Design for manufacturing, education and healthcare facilities, data centers, planning studies, water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Support pipe sizing calculations, pump selection, piping systems, chemical systems, HVAC design, and hydraulic studies.
• Grow professionally through challenging projects and collaboration with senior project managers and clients.

Skills

Lead mechanical engineer

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Construction support experience

US building codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Jacobs in Boise, ID is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Cities and Places team. You will perform building mechanical analysis and design for projects locally and globally, producing technical reports, construction drawings and specifications.

You’ll work on HVAC, piping, and hydraulics, lead mechanical design efforts, collaborate with multi‑discipline teams, and grow professionally through challenging projects with Senior Project Managers and clients.