Sr. Mechanical Engineer

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Mechanical (Plumbing) Engineer who is excited about working on advanced facilities projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. This is a geographically flexible role in the US with 10-20% travel. You’ll have the chance to both support and lead projects at some of the world’s most state-of-the-art industrial and commercial facilities.

You’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. You may also provide on-site assistance during startup, coordinating work activities with other design and engineering professionals and the discipline lead.

Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will successfully deliver on the design, development, application, evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered systems and products for industrial building plumbing systems and components. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Mechanical discipline for plumbing systems, codes, US national and international standards. In this role, you will solve complex problems, take a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions, and work independently with minimal guidance in only the most complex situations. You may lead a functional team or project and serve as a best practice and quality resource. You’ll also mentor junior team members to help them discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead projects for advanced industrial and commercial facilities.
• Ensure schedule and technical quality of engineering tasks while aligning with client expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Provide on-site assistance during startup, coordinating with design and engineering professionals and the discipline lead.
• Design, develop, apply, evaluate, recommend, and specify engineered systems and products for industrial plumbing systems.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for plumbing systems, codes, and standards (US and international).
• Solve complex problems and identify innovative solutions with minimal guidance.
• Lead functional teams or projects and act as a best practice and quality resource.
• Mentor junior team members to foster their growth and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of practical application of mechanical engineering and plumbing design in complex industrial facilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Extensive on-site field experience with the construction and installation of industrial plumbing systems and common trade practices.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong comprehensive knowledge of International Plumbing Code (IPC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient working knowledge of Navisworks and experience with Revit software.
• Forward-thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute innovative ideas.
• Passion for buildings and construction.
• Prior experience with semiconductor, data center, cleanrooms, or other high-tech industrial facilities.
• Experience with plumbing codes outside the US and international construction projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Eligibility to enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) 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 $132,900.00 to $182,700.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid working policy allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

This role requires 10-20% travel.