Mechanical Designer

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.

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States, put preferably someone in the Eastern or Central time zone. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

We're looking for a highly ambitious and focused Mechanical Designer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our client’s business. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide by providing a range of services.

Join us and you'll collaborate on advanced facilities projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. You'll work on projects at some of the world’s most state of the art industrial and commercial facilities. You’ll be part of a multi-discipline, highly interactive team who successfully deliver on equipment design, specification, selection, technical evaluation of vendor equipment offerings/submittals, and mechanical review of vendor equipment drawings for conformance with design criteria.

You’ll review and evaluate the desired goal of the system and develop machine design concepts and drawings, and/or select the required equipment, perform calculations and evaluations of the equipment and systems for industrial and commercial applications.

To be successful in this position you must have a passion for innovation, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment as you support activities ensuring construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications, recognized codes and standards, and customer requirements. We’ll depend on your excellent communication skills and eagerness to contribute to ensure and maintain effective communication with project team members and with our clients as you participate in planning, cost development and management, and scheduling for assigned projects.

Your most impactful mission in this role is to act as a champion for our Together Beyond culture of caring ether Beyond is our approach to living inclusion every day and enabling diversity and quality globally. For us, this means creating a culture of belonging where we all thrive by embracing all perspectives.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

• Associate Degree in Mechanical Design
• At least 8-10 years history in the practical application of mechanical engineering, especially related to process equipment design and functionality
• Experience and certified on 3D parametric design software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Inventor)

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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $80,600.00 to $; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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. Job posted on January 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.