Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center)

Jacobs; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 102,900 - 141,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Mechanical Designer for their Data Center team in Austin, Texas. This role involves delivering innovative plumbing design solutions and collaborating on HVAC system designs essential for data centers.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in HVAC design with proficiency in Revit. Jacobs values collaboration and offers a hybrid working policy to promote a strong team dynamic while ensuring flexibility.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years’ experience in the design of HVAC systems for industrial facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of codes and standards related to the design of HVAC systems.
• Adaptability to work within a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Layout and design of HVAC systems for data center designs.
• Development of the design criteria for HVAC systems.
• Development of final design documents including specifications and piping layout.

Skills

HVAC design

Revit proficiency

Collaboration in remote teams

Multi-tasking and organizational skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Carrier HAP

Trane Trace 700

Trane Trace 3D

Job description

Overview

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

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

At Jacobs, we drive to make a positive impact on people’s lives everywhere by bringing solutions and adding value to our communities and society as a whole. Grow your career with Jacobs, a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

In our Mechanical Data Center team, we elevate our clients by delivering cost-effective and transformative projects. We understand that the success of our clients is about more than well-designed facilities; it’s about well-designed strategies tailored for every market and every location.

We\'re looking for an energetic, Mechanical Designer to focus on our fast-moving Data Center market. Join us, and you’ll impact our success by delivering innovative plumbing design solutions for our Data Center clients. You will work alongside our team of engineers and designers performing field investigations, interfacing with clients & vendors, sizing and selecting equipment, and preparing construction design packages.

You’ll be accountable for the schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. You’ll work with a multi-discipline, highly interactive team to establish to meet the needs of our clients. Your role keeps our company connected, and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.

Responsibilities

• Layout and design of HVAC systems for data center designs.
• Development of the design criteria for the HVAC systems, including general comfort heating and cooling, temperature or humidity control, unique pressurization requirements, and critical cooling system designs for data center applications.
• Development of conceptual design and preliminary design documents, including flow diagrams and general arrangements.
• Layout of ductwork systems based on a Process and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID).
• Development of final design documents including specifications, piping layout, and final construction documents for these systems (e.g., chilled water, cooling water).
• Mentoring of less experienced staff.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world together.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years’ experience in the design of HVAC systems for industrial facilities.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Thorough knowledge of codes and standards related to the design of HVAC systems.
• Adaptability to work within a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with the project team remotely.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Software experience in AutoCAD, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace 700, and Trane Trace 3D.
• Experience in the design of mechanical/plumbing/utility systems.

Benefits and Compensation

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. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $102,900.00 to $141,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

EEO and Application Notes

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 May 19, 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.