Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Advanced Manufacturing At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

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

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

132,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

182,700.00

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. Job posted on March 31, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
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