jacobsBaton Rouge, LA
Mechanical Engineer (On-Site) (Data Center)
$95,200.00 - $130,900.00
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Mechanical Engineer (On-Site) (Data Center)
jacobsBaton Rouge, LA
10 days ago
$95,200.00 - $130,900.00
Mechanical EngineersHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersEngineers, All Other
Engineering ServicesPlumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning ContractorsOther Building Equipment Contractors
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Job ID: 42843
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Capabilities: Drafting and DesignOffice Setup: Office/Onsite
Salary: $95,200.00 - $130,900.00
Company:
JacobsAt 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-LE1Our 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.
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Senior
Salary
$95,200.00 - $130,900.00
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Occupation
Mechanical Engineers
Industry
Engineering Services
Posted
10 days ago