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. This role offers the opportunity to be mentored by Professional Engineers, engage with clients, evaluate energy needs, develop concept-level plans and solutions, and take these through detailed design for full implementation. Jacobs delivers end-to-end lifecycle services in the energy sector.

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
• 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 (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 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
• Ideally, at least one internship which aligns with the responsibilities of this role
• Passionate about developing reliable and sustainable energy projects
• Motivated by a challenge
• Enjoy working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions