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Process Mechanical Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Honolulu, HI

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$91,400 - $142,750 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Process Mechanical Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on water and wastewater projects in Hawaii and the Western United States. The engineer will work within a collaborative team of mechanical engineers and designers to develop innovative solutions for complex technical challenges. This position emphasizes the evaluation and design of pumping and treatment systems, as well as the creation of construction documents. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess strong problem-solving skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • A minimum of 8 years of progressive process mechanical engineering and project delivery experience with water, wastewater, and/or industrial treatment
  • Strong interest in treatment and/or mechanical system design and operation
  • Proficient skills with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate pumping, treatment, and process options to determine the best approaches to solve client challenges
  • Plan and design full-scale pumping and treatment systems and treatment plant improvements for construction
  • Develop facility layouts and process & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Create construction documents, including drawings and specifications
  • Conduct data analysis and computer modeling
  • Provide technical report writing and bidding services support
  • Support construction services and field inspection of treatment/mechanical equipment

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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