Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead — Hybrid, PE, 15+ yrs

Jacobs; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead to shape and deliver high-impact building systems projects. You will serve as a senior technical leader, directing HVAC and central utility design and mentoring multidisciplinary teams across Higher Education, Life Sciences, Corporate Commercial, and Advanced Facilities sectors.

You will interface with executive-level clients, drive engineering excellence, and contribute to business development through technical leadership and industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead mechanical engineer and technical authority for complex building design and renovation projects.
• Establish project design approach, engineering strategies, and technical standards to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Lead the development of HVAC, central utility, mechanical, and other building systems from concept through construction administration.
• Direct and oversee engineering calculations, analyses, system selection, and design decisions for complex facilities.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, architects, and specialty consultants.
• Conduct design reviews and quality assurance evaluations to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and Jacobs' quality expectations.
• Mentor and develop engineers and designers through technical coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing.
• Serve as a senior client-facing representative, building trusted relationships and advising clients on engineering solutions and industry best practices.
• Support business development efforts through technical presentations, proposal contributions, pursuit strategy, and participation in client meetings.
• Collaborate with regional and national technical leaders to advance engineering practices, innovation, and design consistency across the organization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, sustainability strategies, and industry trends to enhance project outcomes.
• Represent Jacobs within the Mid-Atlantic markets through industry engagement, client interactions, and technical leadership activities.
• Actively represent the firm within professional organizations and industry associations.

Skills

Engineering leadership

HVAC design

Building systems design

Mentoring

Client relationship

BIM

Technical communication

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Tools

BIM

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead to shape and deliver high-impact building systems projects. You will serve as a senior technical leader, directing HVAC and central utility design and mentoring multidisciplinary teams across Higher Education, Life Sciences, Corporate Commercial, and Advanced Facilities sectors.

You will interface with executive-level clients, drive engineering excellence, and contribute to business development through technical leadership and industry