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Mechanical Engineer

Jacobs

Location

San Francisco, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/6/2026

Compensation

$114,000 - $156,800 per year

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

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer will join the California Buildings team at Jacobs, focusing on the design and delivery of HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and mechanical building systems. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop sustainable solutions for various infrastructure and vertical construction projects. The engineer will ensure compliance with relevant building codes and standards while supporting sustainability initiatives. The position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility in work locations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
  • 5+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for buildings and facilities.
  • Experience with HVAC system design, load calculations, equipment selection, and mechanical system layouts.
  • Working knowledge of California building codes, ASHRAE standards, and energy codes.
  • Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and industry-standard engineering software.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze HVAC and mechanical building systems for a variety of building projects.
  • Perform heating and cooling load calculations and energy analyses.
  • Prepare contract documents including plans, specifications, equipment schedules, and engineering reports.
  • Develop mechanical system layouts using Revit and BIM technologies.
  • Coordinate with electrical, structural, architectural, and civil disciplines throughout project development.
  • Participate in design reviews, quality control processes, and constructability assessments.
  • Support sustainability initiatives, including decarbonization, energy efficiency, and net-zero design strategies.
  • Interface with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to provide technical expertise and project support.
  • Conduct site assessments, field investigations, and construction administration activities as needed.
  • Ensure designs comply with California Building Code, Title 24, ASHRAE, NFPA, and applicable industry standards.

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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