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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Security Clearance Required

Job in Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listing for: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-06
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Building Services Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 160000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 160000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Security Clearance Required

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Capabilities

Mechanical

Office Setup

Office/Onsite

Job

#37356

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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.

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Jacobs has an opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer supporting our long-term project in Washington, DC.

Position Description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will have essential multi-discipline team representation and be self-motivated, well organized, and customer focused. This position will be working with our Federal group as an owner’s representative. The Senior Mechanical engineer will act as a consultant in the establishment of MEP design standards and criteria for construction projects. Provide expert mechanical engineering support based on these requirements:

  • Perform and interpret cooling load calculations.
  • Read ductwork layouts.
  • Understandducted and plenum return air systems, includingZ-ducts and U-ductsin the design.
  • Understand different mechanical systems. Review the advantages and disadvantages of each system.
  • Review the mechanical system layout in the specialized room such as the data closet and the communications room.
  • Ensure compliance with the client’s Construction Standards.
  • Understand watts per square foot ratio for various rooms within the client’s programs.
  • Review drawings and ensure compliance with the POR, Campus Design Guides and Construction Standards, as well as with local codes.
  • Write and review sequence of operations for various HVAC systems.
  • Review various 24/7 mechanical systems and determine which system complies with the client’s requirements.
  • Participate in commissioning of mechanical systems at the end of each project.
  • Calculate life-cycle analysis of various HVAC systems.
  • Work with team to develop cost estimates for various HVAC systems.
  • Write scope of work for HVAC systems.
  • Review air and water balance reports (TAB).
  • Perform construction administration duties, such as reviewing RFIs, field reports, and submittals.
  • Act as a consultant in the establishment of design standards and criteria for construction projects. Provide expertmechanicalengineering comments based on these requirements.
  • Participate in quality control and quality assurance during construction.
  • Assist in the development of reports, studies and presentations.
  • Collaborate and assist in resolving critical and possibly controversial issues with a multi-disciplined team of architects, engineers and federal agency clients.
  • Exhibit resiliency if shifting priorities require reprioritization of workload.
  • Guides and Construction Standards. Suggest edits or updates to these documents, as applicable.
Here’s what you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering
  • Proficient in current version of AutoCAD software.
  • 10 years of experience in HVAC building design and construction.
  • Active secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
Ideally, You’ll also have:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferrable.
  • 20 years of HVAC building design and construction experience.
  • Federal design and construction experience

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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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