Sr Mechanical HVAC Engineer (Data Centers)

Jacobs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 123,600 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs is looking for a Mechanical HVAC Engineer to deliver innovative HVAC design solutions for data center clients. You will be responsible for the layout, design, and development of HVAC systems while collaborating with engineering teams and clients.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in HVAC systems design, a relevant engineering degree, and a Professional Engineering License. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and unlimited paid time off for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in HVAC systems design.
• Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Thorough understanding of related codes and standards.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Layout and design of HVAC systems for various clients.
• Develop design criteria including heating and cooling requirements.
• Create final design documents for construction.
• Coordinate design efforts with other disciplines.

Skills

HVAC design

Building mechanical team leadership

Field investigation

Client interfacing

Revit

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Tools

Carrier HAP

Trane Trace 700

Trane Trace 3D

Job description

Job Overview

Mechanical HVAC Engineer – Data Center market. Focus on delivering innovative HVAC design solutions for Data Center clients. Work with engineering team, performing field investigations, interfacing with clients and vendors, sizing and selecting equipment, and preparing construction design packages. Accountable for schedule and technical quality, establishing process design basis, developing optimised process, creating calculations, and generating process drawings.

Responsibilities

• Layout and design of HVAC systems for various types of clients, including electric vehicles, data centers, and heavy industrial facilities.
• Development of the design criteria for the HVAC systems, including general comfort heating and cooling, accurate temperature or humidity control, unique pressurization requirements, and cleanliness requirements for clean‑room applications.
• Development of conceptual and preliminary design documents, including calculations related to sizing and selecting these systems, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and general arrangements.
• Layout of ductwork systems based on a Process and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID).
• Development of final design documents including specification, sequences of operation, piping layout, and final construction documents for systems such as chilled water and cooling water.
• Coordination with other disciplines.

Requirements

• Ten (10) or more years’ experience in the design of HVAC systems.
• Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain in 6 months.
• Thorough knowledge of codes and standards related to the design of HVAC systems.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering required, Mechanical preferred.
• Adaptability to work within a fast‑paced team environment with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to lead a building mechanical team on a project and collaborate with other discipline team members remotely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Software experience in Revit, AutoCAD, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace 700, and Trane Trace 3D.
• Experience in the design of plumbing/utility systems.

Benefits

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $123,600.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.