Mechanical Facilities Design Engineer (47227)

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) and stock purchase option

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. in Boise, Idaho seeks a Mechanical Facilities Design Engineer to plan and manage building systems for manufacturing facilities, including HVAC, piping, exhaust, and fire protection.

You will coordinate with client owners, contractors, and on-site personnel on retrofits and new installations. The ideal candidate holds an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering degree, 7+ years of relevant experience, and 4+ years in team leadership; PE in Idaho or ability to obtain within 12

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET Accredited University.
• Seven (7) or more years of mechanical facilities engineering experience (HVAC, hydronics, piping, exhaust, plumbing).
• Four (4) or more years leading design teams and personnel development.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Idaho or able to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Interact with client, contractors, and site personnel to oversee mechanical systems design and installation.
• Lead engineering design for facility mechanical systems including HVAC, process cooling water, wastewater, exhaust, and fire protection.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Construction fundamentals

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Mechanical Facilities Design Engineer (47227)

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

Job Description

At Jacobs, we do not settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

You and other team members will work closely with client owners in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. In this role you will collaborate with on-site personnel to support projects of varying size and complexity including the installation of complex manufacturing tools, tenant improvements, and core facility infrastructure upgrades.

As a Mechanical Facilities Design Engineer, you will be responsible for interacting with the client, contractors, and site personnel in Boise, Idaho. The work will include retrofits of existing building systems, as well as new systems. The design may include retrofit of existing building systems to accommodate tool installation including engineering calculations, equipment and component sizing, selection, and specification, and support during construction and integration into the factory. You will also oversee engineering and construction for the facility mechanical systems work including HVAC, process cooling water, wastewater, general and acid/ammonia exhaust, fire protection, plumbing, process-piping and equipment.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET Accredited University
• Seven (7) or more years of practical application of mechanical facilities engineering, including HVAC, hydronics, process piping, exhaust, plumbing, and related mechanical facilities systems
• Four (4) or more years leading engineering design teams and personnel development
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Idaho or ability to obtain within 12 months (active NCEES record)

Ideal candidate will also possess:

• Five (5) or more years of experience working with complex semiconductor manufacturing tools either their manufacture, installation, or use in cleanrooms
• Proficient working knowledge of AutoCAD and Navisworks software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Forward-thinking, eager to learn best practices and contribute with innovative ideas
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-discipline design teams
• Passion for buildings and construction
• Two (2) years field experience

Other Requirements:

• Location: This is an onsite position that would allow work to be performed both from home and on the client site in Boise, ID.
• Candidate must be within commuting distance and willing to commute to site and/or office as necessary. Jacobs will not reimburse travel expenses for this position.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.

Physical Requirements

Position may require visits and walks at an active client site in various stages of construction. Applicant must be able to walk long distances, sit and stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, twist, crawl, climb ladders, work on catwalks, work in small spaces, lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Authorized to Work: Applicant must complete background check and drug screen and be fully authorized to work for any client in the United States.

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 $87,700.00 to $120,600.00. 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 .