Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & Building Systems Design

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

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.