On-Site Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & Critical Systems Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Mechanical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on field representation for mechanical systems, coordinating between construction teams and engineering design, and delivering critical infrastructure.

The candidate should have 10+ years in mechanical design, construction, commissioning, or operations, or 5+ years in hyperscale data centers, with strong knowledge of chilled water systems and CRAH/CRAC.

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.
• Experience with chilled water systems, cooling plants, CRAH/CRAC systems, piping systems, and mission-critical environments.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

BIM coordination

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Mechanical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on field representation for mechanical systems, coordinating between construction teams and engineering design, and delivering critical infrastructure.

The candidate should have 10+ years in mechanical design, construction, commissioning, or operations, or 5+ years in hyperscale data centers, with strong knowledge of chilled water systems and CRAH/CRAC.