Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (Energy/Power)
Jacobs
About the Role
Jacobs' Energy and Power Solutions team is seeking driven Entry-Level Mechanical Engineers to start a career focused on the energy and power market. This role offers the opportunity to be mentored by Professional Engineers, engage with clients, and develop concept-level plans and solutions through detailed design for full implementation. The position focuses on providing consulting, advisory, conceptualization, and design through studies, engineering calculations, modeling and simulation, design and construction drawings, and specifications for energy and power projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Piping and equipment sizing
- Flow modeling
- Energy analysis
- Life cycle cost evaluations
- Stress analysis
- Digital twinning
- Other detailed engineering calculations
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals
- Understanding of mechanical engineering
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Confidence to explore innovative solutions
- 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
- Ability to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Prior design or consulting internships are highly regarded. Ideally, at least one internship aligning with the responsibilities of this role.
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 (e.g., operations and maintenance of boilers, chillers, turbines, or other industrial machinery) is a bonus.