At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We're looking for a LSNA HVAC Subject Matter Expert/ Head of Engineering, West Coast Life Sciences in San Francisco, CA who is excited about working on advanced facilities projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to both support and lead projects at some of the world’s most state of the art industrial and commercial facilities. This is a unique role that will allow the candidate to showcase technical and leadership skills. The individual will be a critical member of the West Coast Life Sciences group along with being a key contributor to Life Sciences, North America business. The individual will provide expertise and be a part of large, complex life sciences programs by collaborating with our North America and global Life Sciences team. The individual will also support growth of the west coast Life Sciences business by providing technical oversight and leadership to the engineering team. You’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget and schedule. Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will successfully deliver on the design, development, application, evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered systems and products for building HVAC, Utility, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems and components. You will coordinate work activities with other design and engineering professionals and project management, locally and globally. You’ll also have the chance to utilize your technical expertise mentoring junior team members to help your team discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward. Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.  Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together. This role is searching for a highly motivated leader who is ready to accept the challenge and bring strategic and inspirational attributes to guide Life Sciences North America business forward.   • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering • 20+ years of practical application of mechanical engineering and design, including HVAC, Utilities, fire protection, plumbing, and related mechanical building systems • Professional Engineer (PE) • Ability to lead a medium to large team of designers and engineers • Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, locally and globally, including multi-disciplinary teams, with client, and construction team • Ability to support our global Life Sciences organization to support critical programs worldwide. • Passion for buildings and construction Ideally, you’ll also have: • Proficient working knowledge of Revit software • Industrial design experience including pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor facilities, or similar • Strong communication skills both verbal and written • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas • Highly strategic and motivational leader. • Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base • Project management experience preferred. Location • This role is staffed out of our San Francisco office as a hybrid position with approximately 3 days per week in the office or on client sites as needed for projects. • Individuals will be considered for the position in the location near our Irvine office. #LifeSciences, #Bio/Pharma, #EPCMV, #globallifescience 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.