Mid-Level Building Mechanical Engineer, Water
JacobsMid-Level Building Mechanical Engineer, Water
JacobsLocation
Redding, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/2/2026
Compensation
$91,400 - $172,600 per year
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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