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Your impact
At Jacobs, we share a common purpose to make the world more connected and sustainable. Every day, we turn bold ideas into practical solutions that improve lives and protect our planet. If you’re passionate about transforming concepts into reality and creating a positive impact, you belong here.
We’re seeking a Process Mechanical Designer to join our Water/Wastewater team in Gainesville, FL. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a talented group of professionals to design and draft process mechanical systems that power critical water infrastructure. Your work will help communities thrive locally and globally.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare detailed process mechanical designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and conveyance systems.
- Create accurate construction drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation for mechanical systems.
- Work closely with process, civil, structural, and electrical engineers to ensure integrated and coordinated designs.
- Utilize CAD and 3D modeling tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Plant 3D) to develop piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and mechanical details.
- Apply industry codes, standards, and client requirements to ensure compliance and quality.
- Assist in preparing design packages for bidding and construction, including reviewing shop drawings and responding to RFIs.
- Participate in field investigations, site surveys, and construction support activities as needed.
- Perform self-checks and peer reviews to maintain accuracy and consistency in deliverables.
- Contribute creative solutions to complex water and wastewater challenges, ensuring sustainable and cost-effective designs.
If you’re ready to take on meaningful work and grow your career in an environment that values creativity and collaboration, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.
Here's what you'll need
- Experience in computer-aided drafting for water/wastewater or civil projects (typically 5+ years, but equivalent experience will be considered).
- Proficiency with design software such as MicroStation, OpenPlant, or AECOSim; familiarity with AutoCAD (Civil 3D, Plant 3D) or Revit is a plus.
- Hands-on experience producing mechanical design drawings, including building systems, process equipment, pump and piping systems, and civil yard piping.
Ideally, you'll also have
- Knowledge of BIM workflows and 3D modeling.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment.
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, one floating holiday, 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 $80,000.00 to $103,000.00. 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 November 06, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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.
