Mechanical HVAC Engineer (Data Center)

This job opportunity is available at any location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S.-based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

About the role

In our Advanced Manufacturing Group, our team elevates our clients by delivering cost-effective and transformative projects to the electric vehicle, data center, consumer goods and products, metals, pulp and paper, and various other markets. We're looking for a high-energy Mechanical HVAC Engineer to focus on our Data Center market. You will deliver innovative HVAC design solutions, work alongside engineers and designers performing field investigations, interface with clients and vendors, size and select equipment, and prepare construction design packages.

You’ll be accountable for the schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks while gaining familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. You’ll collaborate with a multi-discipline team to establish a process design basis, develop an optimized process, create calculations, and generate 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 HVAC systems, including general comfort heating and cooling, systems with accurate temperature or humidity control, unique pressurization requirements, and cleanliness requirements for clean room applications.
• Development of conceptual design and preliminary design documents, including calculations for sizing and selecting 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 specifications, sequences of operation, piping layout, and final construction documents for systems such as chilled water and cooling water.
• Coordination with other disciplines.

Requirements

• 2–4+ years’ experience in the design of HVAC systems.
• Thorough knowledge of codes and standards related to the design of HVAC systems.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $102,900.00 to $141,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

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