Senior Mechanical Engineer - Federal Building Systems

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Unlimited PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Federal design team. You will develop HVAC and building services concepts and provide documentation for projects across local and federal clients.

The role includes load calculations, airflow plans, and BMS concepts, with travel as needed. A PE license and Revit experience are preferred, and the company supports a hybrid work model with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical engineering.
• Professional Engineers License (PE).
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience for HVAC/Mechanical buildings-related design projects (Federal including DoD, Federal Civilian and/or Defense Contractor project experience preferred).
• Experience working in a multi‑discipline environment.
• Experience with Revit.
• Proficiency in load calculation / energy modeling software such as Trace 3D Plus, Carrier HAP, etc.
• Federal security clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing overall Conceptual and Basis of Design level design approaches and documentation.
• Developing HVAC and plant utility systems philosophies.
• Developing mechanical / utility equipment and construction specifications.
• Performing temperature / humidity control / utility load calculations.
• Developing airflow diagrams, pressurization plans, and classification, as well as ductwork and piping plans.
• Developing equipment plans, plant utility distribution plans, and system details.
• Developing building management system (BMS) control philosophy, details, and Sequence of Operations.
• Performing construction assistance in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field visits to verify construction of Mechanical / Utilities scope is executed per the intent of the design and assisting in start‑up of systems when required.
• Traveling as required for client development and project implementation.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Load calculations

Energy modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical engineering

Tools

Revit

Trace 3D Plus

Carrier HAP

Job description

Jacobs Solutions Inc. in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Federal design team. You will develop HVAC and building services concepts and provide documentation for projects across local and federal clients.

The role includes load calculations, airflow plans, and BMS concepts, with travel as needed. A PE license and Revit experience are preferred, and the company supports a hybrid work model with strong benefits.