Senior Mechanical HVAC Designer

Overview

Senior Mechanical HVAC Designer role s job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the best candidates.

At Jacobs, we drive to make a positive impact on people’s lives everywhere by bringing solutions and adding value to our communities and society as a whole. Grow your career with Jacobs, a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow. In our Advanced Manufacturing Group, we deliver cost‑effective and transformative projects to various markets including industrial facilities.

We’re looking for an experienced, high‑energy HVAC Designer to join our Building Mechanical team and help deliver innovative HVAC design solutions for our heavy industrial clients. You will work alongside engineers and designers performing field investigations, interfacing with clients & vendors, sizing and selecting equipment, and preparing construction design packages. You’ll be accountable for the schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.

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Your role helps our multi‑disciplinary team meet client needs. Highlights of your contributions will include:

• Layout and design of HVAC systems
• Development of conceptual and preliminary design documents, including calculations for sizing and selecting systems, Air Flow Diagrams (AFDs), Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and general arrangements
• Development of final construction documents for HVAC systems (e.g., chilled water, cooling water)
• Coordination with other disciplines

• Lead or contribute to classroom- and field-based HVAC design work for heavy industrial facilities
• Prepare and review design calculations, diagrams, and construction packages
• Interface with clients and vendors to support project execution

• At least ten (10) years’ experience in the design of HVAC systems for industrial facilities
• Proficiency in Revit
• Thorough knowledge of codes and standards related to HVAC design
• Adaptability to a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with the project team remotely

• Software experience in AutoCAD, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace 700, and Trane Trace 3D
• Experience in the design of plumbing/utility systems

Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and stock purchase options. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers 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. Some 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. Job posted on October 16, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

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 to deliver their best work. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.