Mechanical Engineer — Hybrid HVAC & Building Systems

Jacobs; Clark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Bonus potential

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver building systems including HVAC, chilled and heating water, plumbing, and related components. The role requires collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams from preliminary design through site construction, with two on-site days per week in Albany.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• At least 2 years of practical experience in building systems (HVAC, chilled/heating water, plumbing, construction).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams from design to site construction.
• Ability to work onsite (hybrid) two days per week in Albany.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for schedule and technical quality of engineering tasks per client expectations, scope, budget and schedule.
• Provide on-site assistance during startup, coordinating work with staff and discipline lead.
• Deliver design, development, evaluation, recommendation and specification of engineered building systems and products (HVAC, cleanrooms, water systems, exhaust).
• Grow through mentorship, maintain curiosity, multi-task and collaborate to drive project impact.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

On-site work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver building systems including HVAC, chilled and heating water, plumbing, and related components. The role requires collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams from preliminary design through site construction, with two on-site days per week in Albany.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills.