Senior Mechanical Engineer – HVAC/Plumbing Lead (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and delivery of HVAC and plumbing systems for large federal facilities. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with architects and other trades, and ensure timely, compliant project execution.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years in HVAC/plumbing within consulting engineering, and Revit proficiency. The position offers hybrid work with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Bachelor Degree in Architectural Engineering (BSAE) required.
• Professional Engineer License.
• 10+ years HVAC and Plumbing experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Revit experience and US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering teams.
• Schedule, project manpower requirements, and budgets.
• Leadership in execution of projects.
• Technical understanding of plumbing, water and air side HVAC systems.
• Conduct construction administration and field investigations including detailed inspection reports.
• Design with UFCs, UFGS and other Federal delivery requirements.
• Familiar with LEED and USGBC guiding principles.
• Communicate technical advice and engineering reasoning to the client.
• Direct work of engineers and coordinate with other trades.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

HVAC systems

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or BSAE

Tools

Revit

Job description

Jacobs in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and delivery of HVAC and plumbing systems for large federal facilities. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with architects and other trades, and ensure timely, compliant project execution.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years in HVAC/plumbing within consulting engineering, and Revit proficiency. The position offers hybrid work with strong growth opportunities.