Mechanical Engineer - Cities & Places

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. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. As a Mechanical Engineer in Bellevue, Washington, you’ll be part of our Cities and Places team, performing building mechanical analysis and design for a wide range of projects locally, nationally, and globally. You’ll produce technical reports, construction drawings, and specifications, and support pipe sizing calculations, pump selection, piping systems, chemical systems, HVAC design, and hydraulic studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform building mechanical analysis and design for manufacturing, education, healthcare, data centers, water/wastewater treatment facilities, and planning studies.
• Produce technical reports, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Support pipe sizing calculations, pump selection, piping systems, chemical systems, HVAC design, and hydraulic studies.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline design teams, Senior Project Managers, and clients.
• Provide construction support services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering registration (P.E.) or ability to obtain.
• 7-15 years of relevant professional experience in infrastructure and building-related design projects.
• Ability to perform as a lead mechanical engineer.
• Experience working in a multi-discipline team with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Construction support services experience.
• Familiarity with US building codes: IMC, UMC, ASHRAE 90.1/62.1/62.2, IPC, IBC.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with building BIM drafting software (AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit) is a plus.
• Practical, hands-on experience and/or construction support is advantageous.
• Project Management Experience is preferred.
• Experience with alternate delivery methods (Design-Build, CMAR/CM-GC, EPC) is a plus.
• Experience in developing project-level efforts for building mechanical design is desirable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan and ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan for eligible employees.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Potential for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock rewards.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $97,700.00 to $171,000.00. Individual pay within the range is determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

We empower employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Job posted on September 21, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.