On-Site Mechanical Engineer: HVAC, Piping & Commissioning

Jacobs; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking an On-Site Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years in mechanical design, construction, commissioning or operations, including hyperscale data centers. You will serve as field rep for mechanical systems, coordinate with construction and design teams, and support installation, testing, and commissioning.

The role requires broad knowledge of HVAC, CRAH/CRAC, piping, and chillers, plus strong communication and problem-solving.

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.
• Strong understanding of specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Ability to evaluate field conditions and provide practical solutions.
• 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.

Skills

Chilled water systems

CRAH/CRAC systems

Piping systems

Mission-critical environments

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking an On-Site Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years in mechanical design, construction, commissioning or operations, including hyperscale data centers. You will serve as field rep for mechanical systems, coordinate with construction and design teams, and support installation, testing, and commissioning.

The role requires broad knowledge of HVAC, CRAH/CRAC, piping, and chillers, plus strong communication and problem-solving.