Mechanical Construction Technical Services Specialist (Data Centers)

About the role

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing. Our People & Places Solutions business reinforces our drive to improve lives everywhere, delivering tremendous positive impact through facilities that provide life-saving therapies, clean water, transportation, technology access, and smart environments.

As a Mechanical Construction Technical Services Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing the flow of technical information to construction, ensuring project success. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on world-class data center projects, a rapidly growing and innovative sector in the construction industry. You'll gain valuable insights into cutting-edge technology infrastructure and be positioned at the forefront of this dynamic field.

This role is located at our project in Corpus Christi, TX.

Responsibilities

• Resolve in-progress issues, discrepancies, or disputes related to technical interpretation of drawings and specifications; clarify and expedite home office/responsible engineer(s) responses to meet project needs.
• Liaise with home office engineering, outside engineering firms, and client representatives.
• Provide on-site technical support in interpretation of engineering released documents, specifications, and drawings, including input to the change management process.
• Engage in the permitting process and work with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Collaborate with Design-Build contractors once their efforts move to the field.
• Effectively communicate with subcontractors to manage key drawings and documents in a revision-controlled manner.
• Ensure revision control is in place for all construction documents and that contractors have the latest revisions.
• Manage, control, and communicate all timely information related to potential changes in design and installation.
• Work within the field sketch/redline process associated with changes.
• Collaborate with Project Controls and Construction regarding the Field Design Revision process.
• Act as a technically competent lead in response to requests for specification deviations, working within the project-approved process.
• Work with Field Quality, contractors, and Home Office Engineering to resolve Nonconformities (NCRs).
• Provide mentorship and guidance to subordinate team members.

Requirements

• Minimum 4-7 years of experience in Mechanical engineering or 8-10 years’ experience in construction management of heavy-industrial process facilities, including life sciences and data centers.
• A basic understanding of construction-oriented means, methods, codes, and standards.
• Experience interpreting home office engineering documents for construction purposes.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, including certified technical training.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical engineering drawings.
• Field experience supporting construction (preferred).

Job posted on August 14, 2026. This position operates under a hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.