Process Mechanical Engineer - Remote to the Western US

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.

Your impact

We challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative engineering employers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven and curious Mechanical Engineer to work on water/wastewater projects in the Northwest and across the U.S. This position us open remotely to any of our Jacobs offices within the Western United States.

As a Process-Mechanical Engineer aligned to our Northwest Infrastructure Design Group of the People and Places Solutions operating unit, you will join a core group of wastewater and mechanical engineers and designers on studies, designs, and field assignments to deliver innovative solutions to challenging technical problems that our clients face. Your assignments will focus on water/wastewater projects but may also include broader process-mechanical engagements. You will be part of our collaborative team to provide the following services

• Evaluation and selection of process equipment, pumping systems, pipe materials, and valves.
• Evaluation of process mechanical systems to determine the best approaches to solve client challenges
• Ability to understand and communicate complex problems and solutions with clients
• Planning and design for full-scale treatment systems and treatment plant improvements for construction
• Development of facility layouts and process & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Development of construction documents, including drawings and specifications
• Data analysis and computer modeling
• Technical report writing
• Bidding and permitting services support
• Construction services support
• Field inspection of treatment/mechanical equipment
  
  
  

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive process mechanical engineering and project delivery experience with water, wastewater and/or industrial treatment, including planning, evaluations, and design
• Educational emphasis and a strong interest in treatment and/or mechanical system design and operation
• Self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong data analysis skills, technical problem-solving ability, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient skills with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  
  
  

Ideally, you’ll have

• Master’s degree in related engineering discipline
• 10 or more years of direct experience in municipal wastewater treatment or process mechanical for water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and conveyance systems experience
• Hydraulic modeling skills (e.g. Fathom, Pipe-Flo)
• Construction or facility operations experience
• Active in relevant professional organizations
• Working with and leading project teams and or managing projects
• Experience working and communicating directly with clients
• Located or willing to relocate near Corvallis, Oregon