Jobs · Management · Iowa

Sr Mechanical HVAC Engineer-Dust Control Specialist

Jacobs · Iowa City, IA · 1 mo ago
Management$124k–$170k/yrFull-time

About the role

Your role keeps our company connected, and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful. Highlights of your contributions will include:

  • Layout and design of HVAC systems for our industrial clients.
  • Lead the development of dust collection systems.
  • Lead conversations related to Dust Hazard Analysis (DHAs) and combustible dust hazards.
  • Guide the project team and client with providing systems that properly capture dust in a safe manner in accordance with applicable codes and good engineering practice.
  • Development of the design criteria for the HVAC systems. These HVAC systems would include general comfort heating and cooling, those with accurate temperature or humidity control, unique pressurization requirements, and/or cleanliness requirements for clean room applications.
  • Development of conceptual design and preliminary design documents, which would include calculations related to sizing and selecting these systems, the development of Utility System P&IDs, and general arrangements.
  • Layout of Ductwork systems based on an Air Flow and Instrumentation Diagram (AF&ID).
  • Development of final design documents including specification, sequences of operation, piping layout, and final construction documents associated with these systems. These systems would include chilled water, cooling water, etc.
  • Mentoring of less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

You will lead our Building Mechanical team members on projects, perform field investigations, interface with clients & vendors, size and select equipment, and prepare construction design packages. You’ll be accountable for the schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. You’ll work with a multi-discipline, highly interactive team to establish an HVAC design basis, develop specifications, perform calculations, and develop detail design packages.

Requirements

  • At least fifteen (15) years’ experience in the design of HVAC systems with several projects involving dust collection systems.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License.
  • 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 to collaborate with other discipline team members remotely.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world together.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. The base salary range for this position is $123,600.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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