MEP Engineering Group Leader, Cities & Places

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an MEP Engineering Group Leader, where you will lead a talented team in designing innovative mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for diverse building projects. This role emphasizes collaboration and provides opportunities for professional growth, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. With a focus on safety, quality, and inclusion, you will play a key role in shaping the future of resilient cities and facilities. If you are passionate about engineering and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Floating Holiday

Caregiver Leave

Performance Bonus

Stock Purchase Discount

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience as a buildings engineer with a focus on MEP systems.
• Professional Engineering Licensure in Texas or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designers on projects.
• Design and perform calculations for MEP systems and prepare detailed drawings.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Planning Skills

Organizational Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Plumbing Systems Design

Knowledge of MEP Codes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

MEP Engineering Group Leader, Cities & Places

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 their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. As an MEP Engineering Group Leader, based in Houston TX, in the West Central-Cities and Places organization you’ll be using your design and analysis skills to plan and design mechanical (HVAC), electrical, and plumbing systems for buildings and facilities, including commercial and institutional projects, as well as provide guidance and leadership to our MEP group. Our MEP Engineers perform a wide range of skills as part of an integrated design building services provider. Vertical building and infrastructure project types can include aviation, water, educational, industrial, and transportation sectors.

Group Leader responsibilities include:

• Manage our professional team consisting of mechanical, electrical and plumbing designers at all levels and our global aligned team.
• Promote a culture of caring, quality, safety and Inclusion and Diversity.
• Serve as key technical expert and resource on projects within your licensed discipline.
• Carry out the responsibilities of a Lead Engineer on medium and large sized projects or provide technical support / leadership on a project. Technical tasks include: Design and perform calculations for MEP systems, prepare drawings detailing the system designed, prepare basis of design reports, prepare and document energy compliance calculations and forms.
• Approve time and expense reports for aligned staff.
• Conduct internal team meetings to coordinate staff workloads and needs as well as convey management and HR communications.
• Conduct meetings with other GLs, Managers of Projects (MOPs), and sales team members to obtain future projects information for resource planning.
• Coordinate across regions and market sectors to optimize resource management and provide opportunities for staff development.
• Steward career development - basic skill development and sustainment, growth opportunities and skill refinement.

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.

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or relevant degree
• Progressive experience as a buildings Engineer (Minimum of 12 years’ experience), as well as in-depth knowledge of current industry practices and trends
• Professional Engineering Licensure in Texas or ability to obtain
• Demonstrated aptitude, ability, and capacity to build a team
• Strong social, communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of relevant MEP and building codes
• Ability to travel to other Jacobs offices

Jacobs’ 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, one floating holiday, 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 $107,800.00 to $168,500.00. 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.