Mechanical Controls Engineer - Federal

Jacobs; Arlington (VA); Híbrido; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO and seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Potential merit increases and bonus

Resumo da oferta

Jacobs is seeking a Mechanical Controls Engineer to join our Federal design team in the Arlington, VA area. You will design and document control systems for HVAC and BAS/BMS, conduct site surveys, review submittals, and collaborate with operators and engineers to meet project goals.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering, 5+ years of control system experience, and US citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in control system design and HVAC controls/BMS.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsabilidades

• Perform all aspects of control system design and engineering, including construction documents, schematic diagrams, network riser diagrams, and specifications.
• Conduct site surveys of existing control systems and coordinate design with operators and engineers.
• Review shop drawings and product submittals for control systems.
• May provide technical guidance to less experienced design and engineering personnel.
• Maintain effective communication with project team members and the client.

Conhecimentos

Security clearance

Cybersecurity knowledge

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

US Citizenship

Ferramentas

AutoCAD

Revit

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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’re seeking a Mechanical Controls Engineer to join our Federal design team. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide by providing a range of skills as part of an integrated building services design.

Your role will include

• Perform all aspects of control system design and engineering, including preparation of construction documents, schematic control diagrams, network riser diagrams, and specifications.
• Perform site surveys of existing control systems and coordinate the design requirements with building operators and engineers.
• Review shop drawings and product submittals for control systems.
• May provide technical guidance to less experienced design and engineering personnel.
• Maintain effective communication with project team members as well as the client.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in control system design and engineering, specifically HVAC Controls and BAS/BMS ((Federal including DoD, Federal Civilian and/or Defense Contractor project experience preferred)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain a security clearance required

Ideally, you’ll also have

• TS/SCI clearance
• Knowledge of IT network/telecommunications and/or PLC/SCADA
• Experience with cybersecurity

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.

• Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave.
• And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $160,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on October 23, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.