Entry Level Building Mechanical Engineer

Jacobs • Corvallis, OR • 4h ago

Jacobs is seeking an Entry-Level Building Mechanical Engineer to join our Portland, OR or Corvallis, OR Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to work alongside experienced mechanical engineers and designers on water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects throughout the region.

In this role, you'll support the planning, design, and delivery of building mechanical systems for facilities such as treatment plants, operations buildings, laboratories, maintenance facilities, and other infrastructure-related projects. You'll gain hands-on experience designing HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and utility systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and developing your technical expertise.

What You'll Do

As a Building Mechanical Engineer I, you will:

Assist with the design of HVAC systems for commercial, industrial, and municipal facilities.

Support the design of plumbing systems, including potable water, drainage, and utility distribution systems.

Assist with fire protection and life safety system design under the guidance of senior engineers.

Perform engineering calculations for HVAC loads, ductwork sizing, piping systems, energy analysis, and plumbing system sizing.

Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, technical reports, and design documentation.

Coordinate with architects, engineers, designers, and project team members to develop project solutions.

Participate in equipment selection and vendor coordination activities.

Conduct site visits, field investigations, and existing-condition assessments.

Support construction-phase services, including reviewing submittals, responding to contractor questions, and assisting with field observations.

Learn and apply industry standards and codes, including ASHRAE, NFPA, IBC, IECC, and local

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or related engineering discipline).

0-3 years of relevant engineering experience.

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire.

Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and building systems design principles.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Must live within commutable distance from office location posted

Ideally you will also have

Internship, co-op, or coursework related to building systems, HVAC design, plumbing, energy analysis, or infrastructure projects.

Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or other engineering design software.

Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the future.

Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering projects through academic or internship experience.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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