The Mechanical HVAC Engineer SME will serve as a senior subject matter expert within Jacobs' Data Center team, leading mechanical engineering efforts across various data center projects. This role focuses on driving technical direction and ensuring that mechanical solutions meet high standards of performance and energy efficiency. The engineer will mentor junior staff and collaborate closely with mechanical engineering teams to shape project execution and design strategy. This position offers opportunities to expand technical authority and influence the next generation of high-performance data center infrastructure.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, with at least 5 years in mission-critical or data center facility design.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering with the ability to obtain licensure in additional states.
• Proficiency with mechanical/HVAC design and simulation software such as Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, or Energy Plus.
• Knowledge of CAD and BIM platforms including AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP.

• Provide quality reviews of complex projects spanning HVAC, cooling, and mechanical systems for hyperscale data center facilities.
• Lead complex mechanical analyses and guide the selection of appropriate cooling methodologies.
• Develop and validate advanced mechanical simulation models and mentor team members in best-practice simulation techniques.
• Oversee critical calculations for cooling load analysis and hydronic system design.
• Drive energy performance strategy, including PUE optimization and heat rejection design.

• 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.