Mechanical/HVAC Engineer SME (Data Center)

Market

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 is seeking a seasoned HVAC/Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead technical excellence across our global data center portfolio. This role blends deep technical expertise with strategic influence, serving as both an internal leader and external ambassador of Jacobs’ engineering capabilities. The SME will drive innovation, mentor emerging talent, and help shape the future of mission-critical infrastructure. This role can be aligned with any U.S. location. Ideally, we're aiming to hire the best candidate and that individual could work from any JACOBS US based office. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Innovation • Provide internal technical leadership across HVAC/mechanical disciplines, setting direction and elevating standards. • Set design strategy with clients with up front planning. Optimization of mechanical systems for hyperscale and enterprise data centers. • Champion innovation in cooling technologies, energy efficiency, and sustainable design. • Develop and maintain Jacobs’ mechanical standards, specifications, and best practices.

Strategic Impact & Business Development • Act as the external face of Jacobs’ technical knowledge in client engagements, industry forums, and strategic pursuits. • Partner with sales teams to win our most complex and high-value data center projects. • Participate in sales calls, client workshops, and proposal development to shape winning strategies. • Support business strategy through thought leadership, technical differentiation, and delivery excellence.

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing • Mentor and coach engineers and designers within the HVAC/mechanical discipline. • Publish technical papers and contribute to Jacobs’ knowledge base. • Present at industry conferences and represent Jacobs in professional associations.

Execution & Multi-Tasking • Balance strategic initiatives with hands-on project execution, managing multiple priorities in parallel. • Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle performance of mechanical systems. • Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts across global sites.