Entry Level Process Mechanical Engineer AM - Summer 2027

Industry

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

We're looking for a highly ambitious and focused Entry-Level Process Mechanical Engineer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our client's business. As part of our team, in the Greenville, SC or Appleton, WI office you'll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients' challenges locally and worldwide by providing a range of engineering services.

You'll work with our team of engineers and designers to develop estimates and scopes of work, perform field investigations, interface with clients & vendors, and prepare construction design packages. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in layout and design process and mechanical equipment for various types of niche manufacturing facilities, we'll grow your expertise as you perform detailed engineering calculations and analyses to support design decisions, create and review technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports.

In this position you will play a crucial role in designing and developing advanced manufacturing facilities, assisting with complex facility design projects, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client specifications.

You'll impact the world around you by solving real-life challenges in the chemical, heavy industrial, and pulp and paper industries while helping clients capitalize on emerging technologies.

You'll also take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills, and we'll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world together.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline

• Desire to design mechanical systems and /or specifying Equipment specifications for Equipment in the Manufacturing market

• Ability to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. Sponsorship will not be available for this position, now or in the future.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Engineer in Training (EIT)
• Previous relevant internship experience
• Proficiency in Solidworks, Revit, 3D CADD

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

60,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

88,000.00

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, 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 $60,000.00 to $88,000.00. 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 September 22, 2026. 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.

Locations

CityStateCountryAppletonWisconsinUnited StatesGreenvilleSouth CarolinaUnited States