Jacobs · 3 days ago
Mechanical/HVAC Engineer SME (Data Center)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $216K/yr
20+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a seasoned HVAC/Mechanical Subject Matter Expert to lead technical excellence across their global data center portfolio, driving innovation and mentoring emerging talent.
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Responsibilities
Provide internal technical leadership across HVAC/mechanical disciplines, setting direction and elevating standards
Set design strategy with clients with up front planning. Optimization of mechanical systems for hyperscale and enterprise data centers
Champion innovation in cooling technologies, energy efficiency, and sustainable design
Develop and maintain Jacobs’ mechanical standards, specifications, and best practices
Act as the external face of Jacobs’ technical knowledge in client engagements, industry forums, and strategic pursuits
Partner with sales teams to win our most complex and high-value data center projects
Participate in sales calls, client workshops, and proposal development to shape winning strategies
Support business strategy through thought leadership, technical differentiation, and delivery excellence
Mentor and coach engineers and designers within the HVAC/mechanical discipline
Publish technical papers and contribute to Jacobs’ knowledge base
Present at industry conferences and represent Jacobs in professional associations
Balance strategic initiatives with hands-on project execution, managing multiple priorities in parallel
Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle performance of mechanical systems
Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts across global sites
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
20+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with 15+ years in mission-critical/data center environments
Proven expertise in chilled water systems, economizers, CRAC/CRAH units, and airflow management, and liquid cooling
Strong familiarity with ASHRAE guidelines, building codes, and environmental regulations
Experience with CFD modeling, BMS systems, and energy modeling tools
Proven record of technical innovation solving client's challenges
Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification is a plus
Exceptional communication, leadership, and multi-tasking skills
Preferred
Experience with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center clients
Involvement in sustainability and energy-efficient telecom design
Vendor management and contract negotiation experience
Hands-on commissioning and retro-commissioning expertise
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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