Mechanical Engineer - Federal

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in HVAC/Plant utilities to design concepts, performance criteria, and equipment layouts for government-related facilities. You will work with Revit to develop construction documents and support project delivery across budgets and schedules.

You will perform load calculations, energy modeling, and BMS philosophy development, while collaborating across teams. A hybrid work arrangement is offered with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical engineering required.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in HVAC/Mechanical building design (Federal/DoD/Defense preferred).
• Experience with Revit.
• Proficiency with load calculation/energy modeling software such as Trane Trace 700, Trace 3D Plus, Carrier HAP, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ideally: FE/EIT certification.
• Desire to pursue Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
• Experience with Navisworks and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• 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 via submittals, RFIs, and field visits; assisting in start-up of systems.
• Directing Revit Designers and using Revit when necessary.
• Managing mechanical / utilities scope for budgets and schedules.
• Traveling as required for client development and project implementation.

Skills

Revit

Load calculation / energy modeling

Effective communication

HVAC/Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

FE/EIT certification

Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure pursuit

Tools

Trane Trace 700

Trace 3D Plus

Carrier HAP

Navisworks

Bluebeam

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

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. We push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skill and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together. 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. Directing activities of Revit Designers as well as use Revit when necessary. Managing and developing mechanical / utilities scope for project budgets and schedules. Traveling as required for client development and project implementation.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’sDegree in Mechanical engineering
• At least2years relevant professional experience for HVAC/Mechanical buildings-related design projects (Federal including DoD, Federal Civilian and/or Defense Contractor project experience preferred).
• Experience with Revit
• Proficiency in load calculation / energy modeling software such as Trane Trace 700, Trace 3D Plus, Carrier HAP, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• FE/EIT certification, or eligibility to obtain EIT certification
• Ability and desire to pursue Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure
• Experience with Navisworks and Bluebeam

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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 $85,000.00 to $100,000.00. 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 22, 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 .