Senior Building Mechanical Engineer – Hybrid, PE-Eligible

Jacobs; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan and stock purchase program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in the United States is seeking a Building Mechanical Engineer to join our Infrastructure Design Department on exciting water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects in the West Central region. You will design HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and central plant systems for buildings and facilities, collaborating with architects, vendors, and clients.

You will lead design efforts, perform energy and lifecycle analyses, and mentor junior staff while ensuring quality and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within a year.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive building mechanical engineering and project delivery experience.
• Motivation, strong data analysis skills, technical problem-solving ability, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient skills with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Design complete HVAC systems, including package type and central plants, using building codes and standards including ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, IBC, IECC, etc.
• Design HVAC control systems with integration to SCADA and building management systems.
• Design plumbing systems, including utility and potable distribution systems, drainage systems, and miscellaneous systems such as compressed air and natural gas.
• Design fire protection systems using a performance system approach.
• Perform calculations for HVAC loads, duct and pipe sizing, lifecycle costs, and energy analyses, including energy compliance using RESCHECK and COMCHECK software.
• Prepare calculations for plumbing systems, including water and drainage flows, water heater sizing and pump sizing and selection.
• Prepare detailed design drawings and specifications, basis of design reports and technical memoranda, including equipment selection and vendor coordination.
• Conduct field evaluations and develop as-built drawings.
• Manage and coordinate work with architects, engineers and technicians, including mentoring junior engineers.
• Lead meetings and communicate with clients, vendors, and other project stakeholders to establish project needs and discuss design issues.
• Manage quality and schedule of work and interface with clients and contractors.
• Manage project budgets, including estimating efforts to complete deliverables.
• Support field staff during construction phase of projects, including performing site work, responding to submittal reviews and requests for information.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

PE license or ability to obtain within a year

Job description

Jacobs in the United States is seeking a Building Mechanical Engineer to join our Infrastructure Design Department on exciting water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects in the West Central region. You will design HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and central plant systems for buildings and facilities, collaborating with architects, vendors, and clients.

You will lead design efforts, perform energy and lifecycle analyses, and mentor junior staff while ensuring quality and schedule adherence.