Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Jacobs delivers engineering and consulting solutions for mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing. The Senior Mechanical Designer will develop and deliver mechanical system designs for data center projects, including HVAC and hydronic systems, Revit/BIM models, construction documents, and coordinated multidisciplinary designs. The role also supports design reviews, quality control, model coordination, and mentoring junior designers.
Responsibilities
- Develop Revit/BIM models and construction documents for mechanical systems on data center projects
- Support the layout and design of HVAC and hydronic systems, including chilled water and cooling water systems
- Assistin development of design criteria and basis of design documentation
- Prepare conceptual and preliminary designs, including flow diagrams and general arrangements
- Perform ductwork and piping layout based on load requirements, system diagrams, and equipment configurations
- Produce detailed construction documents, including plans, sections, and system details
- Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams (electrical, structural, architectural) to ensure integrated designs
- Participate in model coordination efforts, including clash detection (NavisWorks/Revizto)
- Support design reviews and quality control processes
- Mentor and guide junior designers as appropriate
Skills
- • Associate degree in Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- • 6+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in mission-critical or industrial facilities
- • Strong proficiency in Revit and BIM modeling for mechanical systems
- • Experience developing construction documents for HVAC and hydronic systems
- • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- • Strong collaboration skills across multi-disciplinary teams
- • Experience with data center or mission-critical facility design
- • Familiarity with tools such asNavisWorks,Revizto
- • Knowledge of load calculation software (Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, etc.)
- • Understanding of ASHRAE standards and mechanical codes
- • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- • Interest in emerging technologies, including liquid cooling systems (CDUs, high-temp loops)
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year)
- Seven paid holidays
- Caregiver leave
- The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
- Legally mandated benefits
- Hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations
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