Mechanical Engineer

Jacobs; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs in Portland, OR is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our multi‑disciplinary team delivering building systems design, HVAC, and related services for mission critical facilities.

You’ll manage schedules and technical quality, support startup on site, and coordinate with discipline leads while working in a hybrid model two days per week in Albany. This role offers a path to impactful projects and professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 2+ years of practical mechanical design experience in building systems (HVAC, plumbing, etc.).
• Ability to work onsite (hybrid) two days per week in Albany.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedule and technical quality of tasks.
• Provide on-site startup assistance and coordination with staff and discipline lead.
• Deliver design, development, evaluation, and specification of HVAC and building systems.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

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.

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

Ready to design what’s next? At the heart of every world-class facility is innovation—and that’s where you come in. We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Albany, NY who’s excited to tackle complex challenges and create solutions that keep our clients’ businesses running at their best. If you love working on projects that make a real impact, this is your chance.

You will be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget and schedule. You’ll also provide on-site assistance during startup, coordinating work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead. Your multi‑discipline, highly interactive team will successfully deliver on the design, development, application, evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered systems and products for building engineered systems and products for building HVAC, cleanrooms, chilled and heating water, and process exhaust.

As a mechanical engineering professional, you’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your engineering career. 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.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 2 years of practical application of mechanical engineering design in building systems, such as HVAC, chilled and heating water systems, plumbing, and construction
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams from preliminary design through site construction
• Ability to work onsite (hybrid) two days per week in Albany.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Engineer in Training (EIT)
• Working knowledge of Revit or AutoCAD software. With prior experience in Navisworks
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
• Passion for buildings and construction

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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 $69,500.00 to $95,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 July 31, 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.