Onsite Mechanical Engineer – Critical Infrastructure & Commissioning

Jacobs; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Deferred compensation plan

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Mechanical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on overseeing mechanical systems installation, coordinating between construction and design teams, and ensuring commissioning readiness.

The candidate will lead field observations, address RFIs, and coordinate with QA/QC to resolve issues while supporting BIM coordination and constructability reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in mechanical design, construction, commissioning, or operations; or 5+ years in hyperscale data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site representative for HVAC, cooling, piping, and other mechanical systems.
• Perform daily site observations to assess installation progress and workmanship.
• Coordinate design clarifications and field solutions with project stakeholders.
• Support RFIs, submittals, equipment substitutions, and field conflict resolutions.
• Review equipment layouts, utility routing, and trades coordination.
• Participate in BIM coordination activities and mockup evaluations.
• Identify installation deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Support factory testing, startup activities, and commissioning prep.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and commissioning teams to resolve issues.
• Attend project meetings and provide technical guidance on mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

Construction coordination

Field observations

HVAC systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Mechanical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on overseeing mechanical systems installation, coordinating between construction and design teams, and ensuring commissioning readiness.

The candidate will lead field observations, address RFIs, and coordinate with QA/QC to resolve issues while supporting BIM coordination and constructability reviews.