Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (Energy/Power)
Jacobs
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. The role offers mentorship by Professional Engineers and engagement with clients to evaluate energy needs, develop concept-level plans, and oversee detailed design and implementation. The services provided span the full "end-to-end" life-cycle of projects.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Familiarity with 3D modeling software such as Revit, AutoCAD, CADWorx or NavisWorks.
- Familiarity with flow modeling software such as Pipe-Flo or AFT Fathom / Arrow.
- 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.
- 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 (operations and maintenance of boilers, chillers, turbines, or other industrial machinery) is a bonus.
- Ability to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
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, with at least one aligning with the role's responsibilities.