Senior Mechanical Engineer Places
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
We share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we’re excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. We design some of the most complex facilities being constructed today from conceptualization through construction support. Project delivery strategies include design/bid/build, design build, and Integrated Project Delivery, and are often highly collaborative with the client, general contractor, and trade partners.
The key to our success is our culture of continuous improvement, innovation, team-oriented work practices, inclusion and diversity, and respect for everyone. If you are up the challenge and interested in turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, then Jacobs is where you belong.
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior Mechanical Engineer in Dallas, TX
. As a Senior Mechanical Engineering Professional, part of our Cities and Places team, you will be an integral member of the design team. You will have the opportunity to perform building mechanical analysis and design for a wide range of projects locally, nationally, and around the world, producing technical reports, construction drawings and technical specifications. Specific Mechanical design efforts will entail design for manufacturing, education and healthcare facilities, data centers, planning studies, water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Additionally, your expertise will be leveraged to help support pipe sizing calculations, pump selection, piping systems, chemical systems, HVAC Design, and hydraulic studies.
Our projects bring innovative solutions to our clients’ worldwide. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally through challenging projects and working closely with our multi-discipline design teams, Senior Project Managers, and our clients. If you are up for the challenge, we have been looking for someone just like you.
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Here's what you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Professional Engineering registration (P.E.) or ability to obtain.
- Minimum of 8 years relevant professional experience for infrastructure and building-related design projects.
- Ability to perform as a lead mechanical engineer.
- Experience working in a multi-discipline team with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience with US building codes: IMC, UMC, ASHRAE 90.1/62.1/62.2, IPC, IBC.
- Valid driver's license (Additional verbiage will be added due to new legislation:
As an essential function of the position and as a business necessity, this role requires regular travel by motor vehicle to client sites, project locations, and other work-related destinations in connection with the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Accordingly, a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.) - Will not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa (examples: H-1B, L-1B, or other temporary visa status like OPT or F-1) to work for Jacobs in the U.S.
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Experience using building BIM drafting software (AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit).
- Practical, hands-on experience and/or construction support.
- Project Management Experience.
- Experience with alternate delivery (Design-Build, CMAR/CM-GC and/or EPC…
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