Demo

Senior Mechanical Engineer : Energy & Power (RALEIGH)

Jacobs
Jacobs Salary
Cary, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2025
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

The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance reliability and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. We are seeking a senior level mechanical engineer for a leading role in our Cary, NC office. This position will provide an opportunity to mentor and/or manage junior and mid-level mechanical engineering staff members while also working closely with our clients to deliver exceptional services in the energy sector. Other responsibilities will include strategy formation, business development and sales as we expand our energy transition portfolio.

At Jacobs, our projects provide the opportunity to engage with clients, evaluate their energy needs, develop concept-level plans and solutions, then take these through detailed design to provide for full execution of the solution. We offer and deliver a true “end to end” life-cycle service from exploration, development, operation, and repowering/retirement. Demonstrated abilities include a broad understanding of mechanical and process engineering disciplines. Experience in consulting, design, design management and project management will be highly regarded, as will experience in Owner’s Engineer roles or contract management, and advisory (technical advisor/due diligence) roles as well as strategic project development experience.

Your primary responsibilities will focus upon leading a mechanical engineering team to provide advisory services and engineering design solutions for clients across all market sectors. You will also collaborate with our Client Account Managers and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance to the firm. You’ll be expected to possess highly collaborative and sophisticated communication and problem-solving skills. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated the ability to anticipate challenges and manage “up and out” while supporting large teams responsible for the daily details of project delivery.

If you are passionate about developing reliable and sustainable energy projects, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with dynamic, multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you. Come join our growing team to realize the future of energy!

This is a Hybrid work-from-home position. This role will be expected to regularly work out of our Raleigh office location and/or a local client site in the Raleigh area

#epjobs #naepjobs #epjobsplm

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

  • Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
  • At least 10 years of engineering design and/or consulting experience.
  • Professional Engineering licensure (any US state)
  • Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships and win work, then deliver innovative solutions providing value to both the client and provider.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage in business growth strategy, including exploration and development of new project opportunities, including knowledge and application of new and emerging technologies.
  • Experience with proposal development and project execution planning, including scope development and manhour estimates for engineering services.
  • Passion for mentoring and development of junior technical staff.
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills
  • Availability to travel as required to support project needs (varies by project but typically less than 50%)
  • Availability to work at least 2 days per week in the Cary, NC office when not travelling


Other Highly Regarded Qualifications Include Experience With

  • Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)
  • Utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning
  • Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems
  • Heat pump/heat recovery chillers
  • Prior personnel management responsibilities


Posted Salary Range Minimum

116,400.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

170,000.00

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $116,400.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Salary : $116,400 - $170,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Senior Mechanical Engineer : Energy & Power (RALEIGH)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Mechanical Engineer : Energy & Power (RALEIGH) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$108,186 - $133,193
Income Estimation: 
$134,236 - $174,128
Income Estimation: 
$132,162 - $161,329
Income Estimation: 
$108,186 - $133,193
Income Estimation: 
$134,236 - $174,128
Income Estimation: 
$132,162 - $161,329
Income Estimation: 
$74,551 - $88,300
Income Estimation: 
$85,954 - $106,408
Income Estimation: 
$91,017 - $111,627
Income Estimation: 
$91,017 - $111,627
Income Estimation: 
$106,299 - $135,354
Income Estimation: 
$108,186 - $133,193
Income Estimation: 
$132,162 - $161,329
Income Estimation: 
$155,404 - $198,448
Income Estimation: 
$158,725 - $194,124
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Jacobs

Jacobs
Hired Organization Address Colorado, CO Full Time
The mission of the Lone Wolf program is to support, operate, and maintain the Distributed Continuity Integrated Network ...
Jacobs
Hired Organization Address Sierra, AZ Full Time
Must provide performance-oriented training using the TRADOC-approved Program of Instruction (POI). The full spectrum of ...
Jacobs
Hired Organization Address Englewood, CO Full Time
Assist the entire project team with construction management support on water / wastewater, transportation, aviation proj...
Jacobs
Hired Organization Address Boston, MA Full Time
Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes t...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Mechanical Engineer : Energy & Power (RALEIGH) jobs in the Cary, NC area that may be a better fit.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Hitachi Energy, Raleigh, NC

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!