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Jacobs Mechanical Process Engineer I in Tullahoma, Tennessee
Your Impact:
Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.
We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.
At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Working on project teams to develop new designs for various process systems supporting automotive and aerospace research and test facilities.
Under direction of a senior engineer; planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating engineering work through the selection and adaptation or modification of techniques, procedures and criteria
Analyzing features or work and applying sound engineering principles and practices
Developing technical reports and presentations for project management and clients
Working closely with structural, machine design, controls and instrumentation and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers.
Sizing and specifying piping/ducting and piping/ducting components, selection of compressors, pumps and fans, valves, flow measurement and fluid conditioning equipment.
Designing
High pressure cryogenic and pneumatic piping systems
High Temperature systems including steam systems
Refrigeration, vacuum, and fuel systems
Specialty HVAC systems and components
Working in a fast-paced environment and under deadlines while maintaining high quality standards
Supporting Project Manager and Senior Engineer in on-going design efforts
Participating in internal and external meetings and design reviews with team members and clients
Gathering information, interviewing stakeholders, making studies, performing calculations, and preparing rough layouts and sketches as required.
Create engineering calculations and specifications and oversee the creation of engineering drawings.
Traveling will be required at times to support design reviews, attend factory acceptance testing of equipment, provide support for construction activities and provide support for startup/commissioning activities at job sites.
Field work will be required including climbing up on test stands and working around machinery.
Must be able to work as part of a multi-disciplined team to meet project budgets and schedules.
Here’s what you’ll need :
Process Mechanical Engineer
Join our team turning abstract ideas into realities. Collaborate with industry experts to develop solutions to mission-critical challenges, such as NASA’s return to the moon, the DoD’s national security initiatives, international automotive manufacturers’ development of fuel-efficient and electric vehicles, and the DoE’s energy research. At Jacobs, we tackle challenges in emerging technologies, cyber, intelligence, space exploration, energy transformation, and resiliency to ensure national security. As the world’s thinkers, visionaries, and doers, we disrupt the status quo and affect real, meaningful change in how we provide solutions to our customers, operate our business, and support communities.
Our Group specializes in the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities, including, as examples, wind tunnels (aerospace, automotive, and motorsports), rocket test stands, climatic chambers, jet engine test cells, acoustic chambers, altitude test facilities, captive trajectory systems, and nuclear facilities. Our projects span the automotive, motorsports, defense, nuclear, and aerospace markets. Recent clients include Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, confidential F1 motorsports clients, and many others in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Our capabilities and some recent project photos and videos can be found in the downloadable zip file at https://jtftp.jacobstechnology.com/ . Use “anontg” as both the user name and password. Most of your designs will be unique, and you will usually be working on several projects at one time in a dynamic, challenging, and even fun environment. This position will provide you with an exciting opportunity to work on projects as part of a multi-discipline team of professionals. We are looking for a mechanical process engineer who will work to ensure client satisfaction and deliver key projects within scope, budget, and schedule. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
B.S. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
Prior intern or CO-OP 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 and Excel
FE/EIT certification preferred
Essential Functions
Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position
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Special clothing/equipment Other
Office and computer-based work for 80 – 90% of time
Occasional site visits requiring general access around construction and project sites, involving ability to access upper and lower levels. 10-20% of time.
Special clothing/equipment and other PPE may be required during site visits (15%)
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
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Travel / Transportation Requirements
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Office Environment for 80 – 90% of time
Field work may be required including outside work (10 - 20%)
Travel to perform field work at project sites or to attend customer meetings (10 - 20%)
Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks
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Office equipment/machines
Office equipment (Computers, fax, telephones, copiers etc.) 80 - 90 %
During travel to construction and project sites, use handheld equipment such as measurement equipment, cameras, etc (10 - 20%)
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Overtime, regular days, etc.
Shift: 1 st , 2 nd, 3 rd .
Regular day shift attendance is mandatory. (100%)
Occasional overtime may be required to meet demanding project schedules (10 - 20%)
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Must take and pass a pre-employment drug and background test.
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.