Senior Building Mechanical Engineer HVAC & Fire Protection

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Personal Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Building Mechanical Engineer in Boise to lead design of mechanical systems for water and wastewater facilities, including plumbing, HVAC, odor control, and fire protection. You will perform calculations, select equipment, coordinate with architects and vendors, and mentor junior staff on design‑build projects.

The role requires a PE license, a 10+ year track record, and strong data analysis, problem‑solving, and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and PE license.
• 10+ years’ experience in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design for design‑build projects.
• Strong data analysis, problem solving, and multitasking in fast‑paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design complete plumbing systems including potable water distribution and drainage.
• Design HVAC systems including central plants and package units.
• Design odor control and fire protection systems.
• Prepare and check calculations for water, drainage, and pump sizing.
• Perform air‑flow, duct sizing, energy analyses and lifecycle cost studies.
• Coordinate with vendors, edit specs, and select equipment.
• Develop as‑built drawings and master plans; conduct site investigations.
• Manage multi‑discipline coordination and client communication.
• Support field staff during construction and respond to RFIs.
• Mentor designers and engineers on projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Building Mechanical Engineer in Boise to lead design of mechanical systems for water and wastewater facilities, including plumbing, HVAC, odor control, and fire protection. You will perform calculations, select equipment, coordinate with architects and vendors, and mentor junior staff on design‑build projects.

The role requires a PE license, a 10+ year track record, and strong data analysis, problem‑solving, and multitasking abilities.