Jacobs

Overview

At Jacobs, we are committed to solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. We are seeking a high-energy Piping Engineer to join our Building Mechanical team, focusing on delivering innovative solutions for various industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical/piping engineering under the direction of a senior project manager.
• Coordinate the design and drafting of piping discipline tasks for projects.
• Monitor the progress of work and performance of the design team.
• Meet with clients locally to discuss project requirements.
• Develop piping systems concepts.
• Generate piping design calculations including equipment and pipe sizing.
• Create P&ID’s and Block Flow Diagrams.
• Perform equipment selections and generate specifications for systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with project team members, contractors, and clients across disciplines.
• Perform static pipe stress analysis.
• Check drawings developed by project team members.
• Lead a design team within the piping discipline.
• Support work for/in other offices and countries, which may include travel.
• Organize and delegate work to others.
• Work independently and as part of a design team.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of drawings completed by junior engineers.
• Formulate design criteria for project specifications and drawings.
• Mentor junior staff.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years’ experience in piping design for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform field/site visits, including climbing ladders.
• Ability to travel, estimated at 10%.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to lead a building mechanical team and collaborate with remote team members.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Info

• This role is a hybrid position from any Jacobs location.
• Job posted on October 08, 2026.
• Position will be open for at least 3 days.