Mechanical Engineering Professional Associate

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

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Your Impact:

We're looking for a passionate Mechanical Engineer to join our Greenville, SC team. You can live anywhere within the U.S. and work remotely as well. Join us and you'll collaborate on advanced facilities projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. You'll work on projects at some of the world’s most state of the art industrial and commercial facilities. You’ll be part of a multi-discipline, highly interactive team who successfully deliver on equipment design, specification, selection, technical evaluation of vendor equipment offerings/submittals, and mechanical review of vendor equipment drawings for conformance with design criteria. You’ll review and evaluate the desired goal of the system and develop machine design concepts and drawings, and/or select the required equipment, perform calculations and evaluations of the equipment and systems for industrial and commercial applications. You’ll also participate in planning, cost development and management, scheduling for assigned projects, direct activities to ensure that construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications, recognized codes and standards, and customer requirements. We’ll lean on you to ensure and maintain effective communication with project team members and with our clients.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

• At least 3 years history in the practical application of mechanical engineering, especially related to process equipment design and functionality

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• 5 years history in practical application of mechanical engineering, especially related to process equipment design and functionality

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification

• Working knowledge of design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Dynamic, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas

• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and desire for increased knowledge potential

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

• Passion for mechanical equipment design and operation

Additional qualities :

• At times, design and manage complete machine assemblies while maintaining company design procedures
• Apply engineering knowledge and experience to develop concepts and create robust, efficient solutions.
• Deliver project presentations with both internal and customer teams to ensure all requirements are satisfied
• Collaborate with customers, team members, and vendors to understand manufacturing processes and concepts such that improvements and resolutions can be developed
• Prior experience with machine assembly, install, or retrofitting such that a “hands-on” knowledge has been acquired
• Driven desire and curiosity to expand capabilities through trainings and cross-departmental opportunities

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.