Mechanical Engineering - Temp to Perm

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• At least 10 years of engineering design and/or consulting experience.
• Professional Engineering licensure (any US state)
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships, win work, and deliver innovative solutions providing value to both the client and provider.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in business growth strategy, including exploration and development of new project opportunities, and knowledge and application of new and emerging technologies.
• Experience with proposal development and project execution planning, including scope development and manhour estimates for engineering services.
• Passion for mentoring and development of junior technical staff.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Availability to travel as required to support project needs (varies by project but typically less than 50%).
• Availability to work at least 2 days per week in the Cary, NC office when not travelling.

• Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)
• Utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning
• Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems
• Heat pump/heat recovery chillers
• Prior personnel management responsibilities

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. We are seeking a senior level mechanical engineer for a leading role in our Cary, NC office.

This position will provide an opportunity to mentor and/or manage junior and mid-level mechanical engineering staff members while also working closely with our clients to deliver exceptional services in the energy sector. Other responsibilities will include strategy formation, business development and sales as we expand our energy transition portfolio.

At Jacobs, our projects provide the opportunity to engage with clients, evaluate their energy needs, develop concept-level plans and solutions, then 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 broad understanding of mechanical and process engineering disciplines.

Experience in consulting, design, design management and project management will be highly regarded, as will experience in Owner’s Engineer roles or contract management, and advisory (technical advisor/due diligence) roles as well as strategic project development experience.

Your primary responsibilities will focus upon leading a mechanical engineering team to provide advisory services and engineering design solutions for clients across all market sectors. You will also collaborate with our Client Account Managers and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance to the firm. You’ll be expected to possess highly collaborative and sophisticated communication and problem‑solving skills. Successful candidates will have demonstrated the ability to anticipate challenges and manage “up and out” while supporting large teams responsible for the daily details of project delivery.

If you are passionate about developing reliable and sustainable energy projects, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with dynamic, multi‑disciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you. Come join our growing team to realize the future of energy!

This is a Hybrid work‑from‑home position.