Mechanical Engineer -- Bellevue WA

Jacobs; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 97,700 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company stock purchase

Stock ownership plans

Personal Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Bellevue, WA, to join our Cities and Places team and lead mechanical design for infrastructure and building projects worldwide. You will contribute to analyses, drawings, and specifications, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, PE or eligibility, 7–15 years of experience, and strong communication. On-site work in Bellevue with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• PE license or ability to obtain.
• 7–15 years of relevant professional experience for infrastructure and building projects.
• Ability to serve as lead mechanical engineer.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform building mechanical analysis and design for diverse projects.
• Produce technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Support pipe sizing, pumps, piping systems, HVAC design, and hydraulic studies.

Skills

PE license

Lead engineer

Strong communication

Construction support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Job description

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 share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we’re excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. We design some of the most complex facilities being constructed today from conceptualization through construction support. Project delivery strategies include design/bid/build, design build, and Integrated Project Delivery, and are often highly collaborative with the client, general contractor, and trade partners. The key to our success is our culture of continuous improvement, innovation, team-oriented work practices, inclusion and diversity, and respect for everyone.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Mechanical Engineer in Bellevue, Washington. As a Mechanical Engineering Professional, part of our Cities and Places team, you will be an integral member of the design team. You will have the opportunity to perform building mechanical analysis and design for a wide range of projects locally, nationally, and around the world, producing technical reports, construction drawings and technical specifications. Specific Mechanical design efforts will entail design for manufacturing, education and healthcare facilities, data centers, planning studies, water and wastewater treatment facilities. Additionally, your expertise will be leveraged to help support pipe sizing calculations, pump selection, piping systems, chemical systems, HVAC Design, and hydraulic studies.

Our projects bring innovative solutions to our clients’ worldwide. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally through challenging projects and working closely with our multi-discipline design teams, Senior Project Managers, and our clients.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering registration (P.E.) or ability to obtain.
• Range of 7-15 years relevant professional experience for infrastructure and building-related design projects.
• Ability to perform as a lead mechanical engineer.
• Experience working in a multi-discipline team with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Construction support services experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with US building codes IMC, UMC, ASHRAE 90.1/62.1/62.2, IPC, IBC.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience using building BIM drafting software (AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit).
• Practical, hands‑on experience and/or construction support.
• Project Management Experience.
• Experience with alternate delivery (Design-Build, CMAR/CM-GC and/or EPC projects).
• Experience in developing project level of efforts for building mechanical design.

Our health and welfare benefits

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 $97,700.00 to $171,000.00. 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 June 18, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.