Jacobs · 22 hours ago
Lead Process Mechanical Engineer
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a passionate and dedicated Process Mechanical Lead Engineer to work on innovative solutions for municipal clients’ water and wastewater challenges. The role involves planning and designing treatment plants, overseeing teams, and ensuring project standards are met.
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Hiring Manager
Austin Dettmer
Responsibilities
Planning, preliminary, and detailed design of water and wastewater treatment plants
Specifications and drawings associated with treatment plant upgrades and expansions
Preparing general arrangement drawing for treatment equipment and tanks
Designing piping and pumping systems
Providing oversight of construction
Evaluating and selecting equipment, piping materials and valves
Assisting with facility layouts
Developing calculations, process flow diagrams, P&IDs and construction documents
Coordinating with other project disciplines
Directing the work of CAD designers
Producing construction documents
Overseeing process mechanical teams
Providing overall leadership to projects
Serving as the point of contact for process mechanical practice
Collaborating within the community of practice
Setting standards and best practices
Mentoring and growing the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or similar degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 7 years of experience in various aspects of process mechanical design of water and wastewater systems
Holds an active professional engineering (PE) license
Experience and familiarity with National Building Codes, EPA regulations, and 10 States Standards
Capable of working in a team environment, including giving and receiving critical feedback
Strong and effective verbal and written communications skills
Successful experience with working and managing remote domestic and international staff
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
10+ years' experience in industrial, water, or wastewater process mechanical engineering
Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software such as AFT Fathom, Pipe-Flo
Developing process flow diagrams to define mass balance
Participating in planning, cost development and management, and scheduling for assigned projects
Working with construction management staff to ensure that construction, installation, and operational testing conform to specifications, codes and standards, and client requirements
Experience during construction including installation, startup, and/or troubleshooting is a plus
Proficiency in Microstation and/or Autodesk design suites is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The 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
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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