Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (Energy/Power)

About the Role

Jacobs' Energy and Power Solutions team is searching for driven Entry-Level Mechanical Engineers excited about starting a career focused on the energy and power market, ideally based in Austin, TX. This role offers the opportunity to be mentored by Professional Engineers, engage with clients, evaluate energy needs, and develop concept-level plans and solutions through detailed design and full implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Consulting, advisory, conceptualization, and design through studies, engineering calculations, modeling and simulation, design and construction drawings, and specifications for energy and power projects.
• Piping and equipment sizing.
• Flow modeling.
• Energy analysis.
• Life cycle cost evaluations.
• Stress analysis.
• Digital twinning.
• Other detailed engineering calculations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical engineering, Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• EIT or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to successfully work in a cross-functional global team, thriving in both collaborative and independent settings.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Familiarity with 3D modeling such as Revit, AutoCAD, CADWorx or NavisWorks software.
• Familiarity with flow modeling such as Pipe-Flo or AFT Fathom / Arrow software.
• One or more of the following:
• Familiarity with Python, R or Julia programming languages.
• Familiarity with transient/dynamic and complex systems simulation programs or languages such as Modelica, TRNSYS, Simulink, or Aspen Plus.
• Familiarity with thermodynamic modeling such as Thermoflow or Aspen/Hysys software.
• Familiarity with district energy systems, power generation facilities, data center cooling systems, building energy modeling, geothermal power, geothermal direct use, or geo-exchange district energy (heating and cooling) systems.
• Familiarity with field operations, specifically the operations and maintenance of boilers, chillers, turbines, or other industrial machinery.
• Ability to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
• Prior design or consulting internships are highly regarded, ideally aligning with the responsibilities of this role.