Mechanical Engineer - Federal

Jacobs; Arlington (VA); Híbrido; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jacobs, a leading engineering and scientific solutions firm, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our Federal design team. You will contribute to building services design for projects across local and global locations, delivering HVAC and plant utility solutions that meet stringent federal standards.

You will develop conceptual approaches, load calculations, and BMS concepts, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of HVAC/Mechanical building design experience, Federal preferred.
• Experience in a multi-discipline environment.
• Experience with Revit is required.
• Proficiency in load calculation and energy modeling software (Trace 3D Plus, Carrier HAP, etc.).
• Federal security clearance preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop conceptual and Basis of Design design approaches and documentation.
• Develop HVAC and plant utility systems philosophies.
• Develop mechanical/utility equipment and construction specifications.
• Perform temperature/humidity control and utility load calculations.
• Develop airflow diagrams, pressurization plans, and ductwork/piping layouts.
• Develop equipment plans, plant utility distribution plans, and system details.
• Develop BMS control philosophy, details, and sequence of operations.
• Provide construction assistance via submittals, RFIs, and field visits; assist startup as needed.
• Travel as required for client development and project implementation.

Conocimientos

Federal project experience

Multi-discipline teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical engineering

EIT (engineer in training certification)

Herramientas

Revit

Trace 3D Plus

Carrier HAP

Descripción del empleo

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

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 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

Developing overall Conceptual and Basis of Design level design approaches and documentation. Developing HVAC and plant utility systems philosophies. Developing mechanical / utility equipment and construction specifications. Performing temperature / humidity control / utility load calculations. Developing airflow diagrams, pressurization plans, and classification, as well as ductwork and piping plans. Developing equipment plans, plant utility distribution plans, and system details. Developing building management system (BMS) control philosophy, details, and Sequence of Operations.

Performing construction assistance in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field visits to verify construction of Mechanical / Utilities scope is executed per the intent of the design and assisting in start-up of systems when required. Traveling as required for client development and project implementation.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical engineering
• EIT (engineer in training certification)
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience for HVAC/Mechanical buildings-related design projects (Federal including DoD, Federal Civilian and/or Defense Contractor project experience preferred).
• Experience working in a multi-discipline environment
• Experience with Revit
• Proficiency in load calculation / energy modeling software such as Trace 3D Plus, Carrier HAP, etc.
• Federal security clearance is preferred

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 a 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 $100,000.00 to $140,000.00. 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 November 10, 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.