Jacobs Engineering Group - Tullahoma, TN

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Tullahoma, TN
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At Jacobs, we are committed to challenging the status quo and redefining how to solve the world's greatest challenges. We are looking for a Mechanical Process Engineer to join our team, where you will have the opportunity to lead and manage projects as part of a multi-discipline team of professionals. This role is essential in ensuring client satisfaction and delivering key projects within scope, budget, and schedule. You will be involved in developing new designs for various process systems that support automotive and aerospace research and test facilities. Your work will include taking ownership of the technical schedule and budget performance of assigned tasks, planning and coordinating engineering work, and analyzing features of work while applying sound engineering principles and practices. In this dynamic and challenging environment, you will work closely with structural, machine design, controls, instrumentation, and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers. Your responsibilities will include sizing and specifying piping/ducting systems, designing high-pressure cryogenic and pneumatic piping systems, and developing technical reports and presentations for project management and clients. You will also participate in internal and external meetings and design reviews, gather information, and provide installation support and supervision. This position requires travel to support design reviews, attend factory acceptance testing, and provide support for construction activities and startup/commissioning activities at job sites. We are looking for a self-motivated professional with at least 5 years of progressive design experience. You will be expected to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplined team to meet project budgets and schedules. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects that impact national security and technological advancement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project teams to develop new designs for various process systems supporting automotive and aerospace research and test facilities.
  • Take ownership of the technical schedule and budget performance of assigned work.
  • Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate engineering work under the direction of a senior engineer.
  • Analyze features of work and apply sound engineering principles and practices.
  • Review results from assigned tasks to ensure completeness, correctness, and adequate documentation.
  • Develop technical reports and presentations for project management and clients.
  • Formally check the work of others for completeness.
  • Collaborate closely with structural, machine design, controls, instrumentation, and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers.
  • Size and specify piping/ducting and components, including compressors, pumps, fans, valves, and flow measurement equipment.
  • Design high-pressure cryogenic and pneumatic piping systems, high-temperature systems, refrigeration, vacuum, and fuel systems, and specialty HVAC systems.
  • Support project managers and senior engineers in ongoing design efforts.
  • Participate in internal and external meetings and design reviews with team members and clients.
  • Gather information, interview stakeholders, perform calculations, and prepare rough layouts and sketches as required.
  • Provide installation support and supervision, working with suppliers, subcontractors, and other trades.
  • Create engineering calculations and specifications and oversee the creation of engineering drawings.
  • Travel to support design reviews, attend factory acceptance testing, and provide support for construction activities and startup/commissioning activities.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
  • Minimum 5 years of engineering experience or 2-3 years with an MS degree from an accredited engineering school.
  • Prior design experience with process systems is preferred.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
  • Ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Knowledge and experience with common process piping systems.
  • Strong mechanical and process engineering analytical skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong technical problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • High ethical values and a strong commitment to self-development and teamwork.
  • Experience with management of scope, schedule, and budget of individual projects.
  • Design experience including layout of process drawings and specifications.
  • Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3 and ASME B&PV Code.
  • Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow, thermal sciences, and process systems.

Nice-to-haves

  • FE/EIT certification
  • Previous DOE nuclear, DoD, NASA, or test facility experience.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements for proven performers.
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