Mechanical Controls Engineer - Federal

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

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase

PPTO for full-time salaried/exempt

Seven paid holidays

Resumo da oferta

Jacobs is seeking a Mechanical Controls Engineer to join our Federal design team in Virginia Beach. You will lead control system design and integration for HVAC/BAS projects, coordinating with other trades and senior staff to deliver reliable building services solutions.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in HVAC controls, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Travel of travel as needed and a hybrid work model are supported.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

HVAC Controls/BMS

AutoCAD

Revit

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Ferramentas

AutoCAD

Revit

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Your impact

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.

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

You will be responsible for providing control system design, engineering and other related design services including coordination with the designs of other trades under the guidance of more senior technical staff. Traveling as required for client development and project implementation.

• 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.