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’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. We push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable.

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

Your role will include

Ability to meet with clients, understanding of HVAC systems and deficiencies and communicating potential solutions.

Taking the conceptual design from concept to construction documents. Performing HVAC calculations. Developing HVAC plans. Selecting equipment and developing equipment plans and system details.

Performing construction assistance in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field visits to verify construction of HVAC scope is executed per the intent of the design and assisting in start-up of systems when required. Directing activities of Revit Designers and junior engineers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Onsite evaluation of mechanical systems including trouble shooting and identifying system deficiencies.
Present HVAC design to the clients.
Attend meetings with clients and other building personnel. Attend site inspections as needed.
Establishing or assisting in preparing scopes of service.
Providing HVAC mechanical design on projects and providing system design calculations and other related design services including reports and specifications.
Proficient in 3D modeling using Revit.
Takes complete ownership of their portion of the mechanical scope, reliably working to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
Highly proficient in checking own work and coordinating work with related disciplines.
Proactive in advancing workflows, systems, and tools within their own discipline. Embraces emerging technologies.
Understands a typical QA/QC process and can work well in a digital environment.
Highly focused on quality, ensuring conformance with established mechanical standards, project standards, and project delivery processes.
Actively support the maintenance of standards of practice and techniques for BIM/CAD.
Works collaboratively in a team environment with other Designers, Engineers and Architects.
Work under direction of the Lead Engineer as needed.

Here's what you'll need

PE in the State of New York
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Substantial post graduate Minimum of 15 years of experience in the field of HVAC design
Experience with New York Building Codes and International Building Codes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills

Ideally, you will have

Experience with Federal facilities and familiar with Unified Facility Criteria (UFCs)
Experience with Navisworks and Bluebeam

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, one floating holiday, 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 $135,000.00 to $191,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 10, 2025. 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.

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