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Mechanical Engineer (On-Site) (Data Center)

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A Data Center Technician or Engineer organizes data access, maintenance and access support to a data center. Maybe help to store and organize data, such as an organization's records or financial information. Ensures that users can easily access the information they need and that data are protected from unauthorized access.

$81,009 / year median in Pennsylvania

+5% projected growth

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Industry Advanced Manufacturing 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 JACOBS has an immediate opportunity for an On-Site Mechanical Engineer at our project near Baton Rouge, LA. The Mechanical On-Site Engineer serves as the Professional's field representative for mechanical systems and oversees coordination between construction teams and the engineering design team. The role focuses on supporting installation, issue resolution, quality reviews, and successful delivery of critical mechanical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary on-site representative for HVAC, cooling, piping, plumbing, and other mechanical systems. Perform daily site observations and assess installation progress and workmanship. Coordinate mechanical design clarifications and field solutions with project stakeholders. Facilitate responses to RFIs, submittals, equipment substitutions, and field conflicts. Support reviews of equipment layouts, utility routing, and coordination between trades. Participate in constructability reviews, BIM coordination activities, and mockup evaluations. Identify and document mechanical installation deficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Support factory testing, bench testing, startup activities, and commissioning preparation. Coordinate with QA/QC and commissioning teams to resolve installation issues. Attend project meetings and provide technical guidance on mechanical systems. Issue weekly reports summarizing observations, risks, corrective actions, and schedule impacts. Proactively identify design, quality, and schedule risks and support resolution strategies. Here's what you'll need Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. 10+ years of mechanical design, construction, commissioning, or operations experience; or 5+ years in hyperscale data center environments. Experience with chilled water systems, cooling plants, CRAH/CRAC systems, piping systems, and mission-critical environments. Strong understanding of specifications, codes, and industry standards. Ability to evaluate field conditions and provide practical solutions. Excellent communication and coordination skills. #LI-LE1
Posted Salary Range:
Minimum 95,200.00
Posted Salary Range:
Upper 130,900.00 Our 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, 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 $95,200.00 to $130,900.00. 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. Job posted on July 28, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support . Locations City State Country Birmingham Alabama United States Montgomery Alabama United States Fayetteville Arkansas United States Little Rock Arkansas United States Tempe Arizona United States Irvine California United States Oakland California United States Sacramento California United States San Diego California United States San Francisco California United States Colorado Springs Colorado United States Denver Colorado United States Baton Rouge Louisiana United States Wethersfield Connecticut United States Washington District of Columbia United States Cape Canaveral Florida United States Fort Lauderdale Florida United States Fort Walton Beach Florida United States North Miami Beach Florida United States Jacksonville Florida United States Naples Florida United States Orlando Florida United States Palm Beach Gardens Florida United States Pensacola Florida United States Sarasota Florida United States Tallahassee Florida United States Tampa Florida United States The Villages Florida United States West Des Moines Iowa United States Boise Idaho United States Twin Falls Idaho United States Chicago Illinois United States Indianapolis Indiana United States Fort Wayne Indiana United States Lawrence Kansas United States Fort Campbell Kentucky United States Louisville Kentucky United States Baton Rouge Louisiana United States Boston Massachusetts United States Baltimore Maryland United States Rockville Maryland United States Silver Spring Maryland United States Troy Michigan United States Kansas City Missouri United States St. Louis Missouri United States Jackson Mississippi United States Cary North Carolina United States Charlotte North Carolina United States Bedford New Hampshire United States Clark New Jersey United States Morristown New Jersey United States Albuquerque New Mexico United States Farmington New Mexico United States Rio Rancho New Mexico United States Henderson Nevada United States Garden City New York United States Albany New York United States New York New York United States Syracuse New York United States Cleveland Ohio United States Columbus Ohio United States Oklahoma City Oklahoma United States Bend Oregon United States Corvallis Oregon United States Portland Oregon United States Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States Greenville South Carolina United States Chattanooga Tennessee United States Nashville Tennessee United States Austin Texas United States Corpus Christi Texas United States Dallas Texas United States El Paso Texas United States Fort Worth Texas United States Houston Texas United States Freeport Texas United States San Antonio Texas United States Salt Lake City Utah United States Arlington Virginia United States Reston Virginia United States Bellevue Washington United States Seattle Washington United States Spokane Washington United States Yakima Washington United States Appleton Wisconsin United States Milwaukee Wisconsin United States Greenville South Carolina United States Greenville South Carolina United States San Francisco California United States San Francisco California United States