JobsMid-Level Building Mechanical Engineer, Water
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Mid-Level Building Mechanical Engineer, Water

Jacobs

Location

Redding, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/2/2026

Compensation

$91,400 - $172,600 per year

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

Job description

The Mid-Level Building Mechanical Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on delivering innovative solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The engineer will work within a core team of mechanical engineers and designers, addressing technical challenges related to HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler systems. This position is based in California and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure project success. The engineer will also mentor junior engineers and manage project budgets and schedules.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • A minimum of 5 years of progressive building mechanical engineering and project delivery experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one within one year.
  • Strong data analysis skills and technical problem-solving ability.
  • Proficient skills with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Design complete HVAC systems, including package type and central plants, using relevant building codes and standards.
  • Design plumbing systems, including utility and potable distribution systems and drainage systems.
  • Prepare detailed design drawings, specifications, and technical memoranda.
  • Conduct field evaluations and develop as-built drawings.
  • Manage and coordinate work with architects, engineers, and technicians.

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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