HVAC Design Technician Career Level

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

Responsibilities:

In addition to the responsibilities of intermediate level designers, you are responsible for the creation, coordination, and publishing, of project deliverables including drawings, details, models, and other documentation necessary. The career level designer performs the key role of design development acting under the auspices of more senior level designers and engineers. It is the expectation that this level has developed the ability to act as a standalone entity able to take verbal direction and move the project forward. The career level designer performs work with minimal supervision, reviews the work of entry and intermediate level designers as well as early career engineers for accuracy and completeness, and provides technical guidance related to their area of work to designers and engineers of all levels where appropriate. At this level, creativity and drive to solve problems while hitting deadlines is an expectation. Depending on project need, assists with engineering calculations under the guidance of a project engineer.

General Tasks Performed:

- Plans and conducts work requiring judgement, creativity, and coordination, in the layout and design of

systems conveyance and equipment.

- Participates in code review and discussion.

- Prepares deliverables for all phases of the project including models, plans, details, sections, flow diagrams,

P&IDs, sketches, and equipment arrangement diagrams to support design and engineering leads for

meetings, proposals, and construction documents.

- Attends and participates in design status updates for their areas of responsibility in mechanical meetings

both internal and external as needed.

- Reviews and adheres to specifications in developing and delivering quality designs. Provides specifications

input and comments where appropriate.

- Coordinates designs and deliverables and resolves conflicts with / between all disciplines and existing field

conditions where required.

- Performs field survey of existing conditions.

- Responds to design and coordination requests, conflict resolution requests, and information sharing

requests in a timely manner.

- Provides labor estimates for proposed tasks for self.

- Reviewing and processing submittal documents.

Skills:

- Has deep knowledge of required discipline subject areas as well as a high familiarity with other subject

areas both within mechanical and other disciplines.

- Has a solid understanding of how your work affects scope, schedule, and budget. Understands the

importance of identifying scope creep early with the ability to elevate to project leadership.

- Demonstrated ability to identify various options to solve technical problems, itemize pros and cons of each

option, followed by the presentation of all options and findings to the design team and customer where

appropriate.

- Ability to determine the correct path forward by asking pertinent questions and requesting clarity.

- Understands industry best practices.

- Provides leadership to more junior staff while maintaining a positive attitude and outlook.

- Demonstrates working knowledge of codes and standards.

- Ability to break a project down into required tasks, assign hours to each task, and provide work estimates to

leadership on an as needed basis.

- Extensive modeling and drafting experience utilizing Revit and AutoCAD or other programs as necessary.

- Extensive model review experience utilizing Navisworks.

- Ability to perform as an area or system lead designer.

- Has thorough understanding of discipline requirements.

Here's what you'll need

Qualifications:

Associates degree in Computer Drafting and Design, similar course, or on the job experience.

Experience in building systems mechanical design in semiconductor or related high tech type facilities.

Experience: 5-10+ years

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

66,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

99,880.00

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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $66,000.00 to $99,880.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 May 13, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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.

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Locations

City State Country
Tempe	Arizona	United States