Mechanical Engineering Co-op Fall 2026

About the role

Your impact We’re seeking a Mechanical Engineering Co-op with an interest in HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems in buildings to join our Life Sciences team in Cincinnati, Ohio. You’ll have the opportunity to use your theoretical knowledge and apply it to solving today’s challenges. This co-op position will ideally start in August 2026. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide by providing a range of engineering services.

Responsibilities

• Provide system design calculations and other related design services including coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural and engineering) under the guidance of Professional Engineers.
• Help deliver and complete challenging and engaging projects by designing heating and cooling systems, domestic water and waste systems, and sprinkler systems.
• Develop the plans for the overall building safety while taking ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a degree seeking program of Mechanical, Architectural or Fire Protection Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Desire to design building mechanical systems, including HVAC and piping, for buildings and facilities.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you’ll also have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Proficiency in Revit, 3D CADD.
• Prior internship experience with a design firm.

Skills

• Ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects.

Benefits

• We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery.
• We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD