On-Site Mechanical Engineer for Critical HVAC & Piping

Jacobs; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase option

Deferred compensation plan

Unlimited PPTO for full-time salaried

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Mechanical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role oversees HVAC, piping, and other mechanical systems, coordinating between construction and engineering design teams to ensure safe, compliant, and timely delivery.

You will perform site observations, support RFIs, and lead field solutions while coordinating with QA/QC and commissioning teams. A strong background in mechanical systems for mission-critical environments is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of mechanical design, construction, commissioning, or operations experience; or 5+ years in hyperscale data center environments.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site representative for HVAC, cooling, piping, plumbing, and other mechanical systems.
• Perform daily site observations and assess installation progress and workmanship.
• Coordinate mechanical design clarifications and field solutions with project stakeholders.
• Facilitate responses to RFIs, submittals, equipment substitutions, and field conflicts.
• Support reviews of equipment layouts, utility routing, and coordination between trades.
• Participate in constructability reviews, BIM coordination activities, and mockup evaluations.
• Identify and document mechanical installation deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Support factory testing, bench testing, startup activities, and commissioning preparation.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and commissioning teams to resolve installation issues.
• Attend project meetings and provide technical guidance on mechanical systems.
• Issue weekly reports summarizing observations, risks, corrective actions, and schedule impacts.
• Proactively identify design, quality, and schedule risks and support resolution strategies.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Mechanical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role oversees HVAC, piping, and other mechanical systems, coordinating between construction and engineering design teams to ensure safe, compliant, and timely delivery.

You will perform site observations, support RFIs, and lead field solutions while coordinating with QA/QC and commissioning teams. A strong background in mechanical systems for mission-critical environments is required.