Senior Mechanical Designer - Data Center HVAC & BIM Hybrid

Jacobs; Traverse City (MI); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer for our Data Center team to develop and deliver mechanical system designs. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary group to produce innovative, high-quality solutions for critical data center infrastructure.

The role emphasizes Revit/BIM modeling, construction documentation, and coordination with other disciplines. Hybrid work arrangements apply, with flexibility across U.S. offices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in data center or industrial facilities.
• Strong proficiency in Revit and BIM modeling for mechanical systems.
• Experience developing construction documents for HVAC and hydronic systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong collaboration skills across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop Revit/BIM models and construction documents for mechanical systems on data center projects.
• Support layout and design of HVAC and hydronic systems, including chilled water and cooling water.
• Assist in development of design criteria and basis of design documentation.
• Prepare conceptual and preliminary designs, including flow diagrams and general arrangements.
• Perform ductwork and piping layout based on load requirements and equipment configurations.
• Produce detailed construction documents, including plans, sections and system details.
• Coordinate with electrical, structural, and architectural teams for integrated designs.
• Participate in model coordination and clash detection (NavisWorks/Revizto).
• Support design reviews and quality control processes.
• Mentor junior designers as appropriate.

Skills

Revit

BIM modeling

HVAC design

Piping layout

Collaboration

Clash detection

Education

Associate degree in Design

Tools

NavisWorks

Revizto

Trane Trace

Carrier HAP

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer for our Data Center team to develop and deliver mechanical system designs. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary group to produce innovative, high-quality solutions for critical data center infrastructure.

The role emphasizes Revit/BIM modeling, construction documentation, and coordination with other disciplines. Hybrid work arrangements apply, with flexibility across U.S. offices.