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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

$132.9k - $182.7k

Jacobs Solutions

Senior Mechanical (Plumbing) Engineer

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you're interested in a rewarding career working with the industry's best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.

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. Join us and 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 Sr. 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 have the chance to utilize your technical expertise mentoring junior team members to help your team discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward. Your role keeps our company connected and we'll support you with what you need to be successful.

Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit and extreme attention to detail, and we'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.

Here's what you'll need:

  • 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 a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
  • Strong comprehensive knowledge of International Plumbing Code (IPC)

Ideally, you'll also have:

  • Proficient working knowledge of Navisworks and some experience with Revit software
  • Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
  • Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
  • Passion for buildings and construction
  • Preferred candidates will have prior experience with semiconductor, data center, cleanrooms, or other high tech industrial facilities
  • Prior experience with plumbing codes outside the US and international construction projects is desired

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 $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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Locations:

Madison - Wisconsin - United States

Bellevue - Washington - United States

Salt Lake City - Utah - United States

Arlington - Virginia - United States

Austin - Texas - United States

Houston - Texas - United States

Knoxville - Tennessee - United States

Greenville - South Carolina - United States

Tulsa - Oklahoma - United States

Cincinnati - Ohio - United States

Las Vegas - Nevada - United States

Albuquerque - New Mexico - United States

Morristown - New Jersey - United States

Charlotte - North Carolina - United States

Kansas City - Missouri - United States

St Paul - Minnesota - United States

Troy - Michigan - United States

Boston - Massachusetts - United States

Baton Rouge - Louisiana - United States

Louisville - Kentucky - United States

Lawrence - Kansas - United States

Chicago - Illinois - United States

Boise - Idaho - United States

Fort Lauderdale - Florida - United States

Denver - Colorado - United States

Sacramento - California - United States

Portland - Oregon - United States

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