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.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive mentorship from Professional Engineers.
• Engage with clients to evaluate their energy needs.
• Develop concept-level plans and solutions.
• Undertake detailed design for full implementation of solutions.
• Provide consulting, advisory, conceptualization, and design through studies, engineering calculations, modeling and simulation, design and construction drawings, and specifications for energy and power projects.
• Specific tasks may include piping and equipment sizing, flow modeling, energy analysis, life cycle cost evaluations, stress analysis, digital twinning, and 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.
• 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 is a bonus, 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.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the confidence to explore innovative solutions.
• Prior design or consulting internships are highly regarded.
• At least one internship which aligns with the responsibilities of this role.