Mechanical Engineer​/Sustainable Thermal Energy Technologist

Mechanical Engineer / Sustainable Thermal Energy Technologist (32792)

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$91,400.00/yr - $/yr

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.

The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance reliability and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. If you are seeking a meaningful career in the Energy sector, this may be the perfect fit for you!

In this position you will receive the opportunity to be mentored by Professional Engineers while you engage with our clients, evaluate their energy needs, develop concept‑level plans and solutions, and take these through detailed design to provide for full execution of the solution. We offer and deliver a true “end‑to‑end” life‑cycle service from exploration, development, operation, and repowering/retirement. Demonstrated abilities include a basic understanding of mechanical and process engineering disciplines.

Prior experience in consulting and design engineering will be highly regarded.

Your primary responsibilities will focus upon providing consulting, advisory, conceptualization, and design of district heating and cooling, thermal energy storage, and geothermal resources, working closely with our mechanical, energy, and geothermal engineering teams in North America. Specific tasks may include piping and equipment sizing and selection, flow modeling, energy analysis, and life‑cycle cost evaluations, among other design engineering activities. You’ll be expected to possess a strong grasp of engineering fundamentals, an understanding of mechanical engineering, excellent communication skills, and exceptional problem‑solving skills with the confidence to explore innovative solutions.

This position performs thermodynamic, technology, market, and economic analysis, with an emphasis on utility- and community-scale geothermal energy systems and infrastructure. Work may also include industrial process applications, water conservation goals, scope 1 and scope 2 emissions analysis, among others. The successful candidate will perform engineering/economic design of thermal energy networks and low- or no-emissions energy systems in cooperation with geothermal scientific, mechanical, thermal, chemical, control systems, electrical, and HVAC engineers.

You will collaborate with our technical leadership, operations, client account managers and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance to the firm, and in the internal promotion of geothermal energy as a possible solution for our existing multi‑sector client base. You’ll be expected to demonstrate collaboration and high levels of communication and problem‑solving skills.

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with ability to obtain PE license
• At least 2 years of design/consulting experience.
• Experience managing projects and teams
• Thermal energy systems modeling, techno-economic evaluations, and thermal energy storage investigations

• Industry experience with geothermal development
• Ph.D.
• Experience with transient and complex systems simulation programs or languages such as TRNSYS, Simulink, Modelica, and Aspen Plus
• Familiarity with Python or Julia programming languages
• Strong communication and technical writing skills

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.