Jacobs
Geothermal Engineer / District Energy / Thermal Network Engineer (33008)
Jacobs, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Geothermal Engineer / District Energy / Thermal Network Engineer (33008)
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This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $127,700.00/yr - $223,500.00/yr
Overview 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: As
Geothermal Engineer / District Energy / Thermal Network Engineer , you will be responsible for characterization of a variety of geothermal and geoexchange energy systems as we expand our global energy transition portfolio with a particular focus on North America.
Primary responsibilities include providing advisory on geothermal resources associated with heating and cooling projects, working closely with our geoscience and reservoir engineering teams in North America, and providing support to other regional operations.
This position performs geospatial, thermodynamic, technology, market and economic analysis, with an emphasis on utility‑ and community‑scale geothermal energy systems and infrastructure. Work may also include industrial process applications, water conservation goals, scope 1 and scope 2 emissions analysis, among others. The successful candidate will perform engineering/economic design of thermal energy networks and low‑or no‑emissions energy systems in cooperation with geothermal scientific, mechanical, thermal, chemical, control systems, electrical, and HVAC engineers.
Responsibilities
Design of hybrid geothermal, geoexchange, and low‑emissions energy systems
Flexibility in energy system design should include chillers, heat pumps, small electric generation equipment, heat recovery units, and novel heat transfer mechanisms
Mentor junior staff in the design, implementation, and reporting
Work within a multi‑disciplinary team to create the energy systems of the future
Participate with senior staff to conceptualize designs at the request of commercial, governmental, residential, and other clientele
Analyze data related to aquifer exploitation, thermal demand mapping, and mechanical systems in place
Formulate retrofit strategies, construction rollout strategies, and contractor engagement procedures for novel thermal energy systems
Nurture existing customer relationships and ensure the integrity of work through review of final products, deliverables, and post‑delivery performance
Verify personnel capabilities and forecast workforce availabilities for complex district energy system design projects
Develop in‑house tools and models that distinguish Jacobs from typical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering consultancies
Write technical sections for funding applications on behalf of various public, private, and non‑profit organizations
Provide project results under strenuous analysis timelines
Support new business acquisition in low‑ and no‑emission thermal energy network development
Develop and maintain strong key client relationships
Foster collaborative teamwork among our Asia‑Pacific and North America teams, and with global skill centers that can support our projects
Promote safety culture within the organization and with our clients
Be engaged in the safety culture of Jacobs and promote safety in all aspects of project delivery
Proactively manage the HSE requirements on projects
Deliver projects that enhance Jacobs’ reputation
Deliver technically excellent studies and consultancy services
Maintain compliance with Jacobs QA procedures, including the deliverables review QA process
Prepare bids and submittals as required
Support sales leads, Client Account Managers, and project managers in the delivery of financially successful proposals
Support Client Account Managers to proactively identify opportunities that can raise our profile and reputation with clients
Travel primarily North America, but also other international destinations depending on projects; availability up to 50% site based as project needs require
Remote work is supported. Remote work is flexible but we are encouraging an average of 2 days/week in office work, to foster team development and knowledge sharing
Qualifications
Relevant master’s degree and 2 or more years of experience, or relevant bachelor’s degree and 4 or more years of experience
Hands‑on industry experience with geothermal development
Experience with transient and complex systems simulation programs or languages such as TRNSYS, Simulink, and Modelica
Experience with geospatial software such as Arc and/or QGIS
In addition, the successful candidate must have demonstrated ability to conduct complex quantitative analysis with the ability to qualify results for broad audiences, solve novel, multi‑dimensional problems, perform district energy analysis, data processing, sensitivity analysis, modeling, and interpretation, communicate effectively and succinctly in both writing and speaking, disseminate results through conference appearances and publications, clarity in writing for technical and non‑technical audiences, stay informed of current and key issues affecting their area of expertise, e.g., geothermal power and distributed geothermal applications
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE, PEng)
Experience with Aspen Plus, Python, TESPy, or similar
Certified Geoexchange Designer, Commercial GSHP Designer, or similar credentials
Familiarity with dynamic simulation models for buildings, district energy, and HVAC control systems
Familiarity with the U.S. and international district energy systems
Familiarity with geothermal direct use and geoexchange district energy systems
Experience as trainer for engineering and scientific industry personnel
Knowledge of U.S. DOE geothermal research trends and funding mechanisms
Travel and Remote Work
Role will be US or Canada based, but remote work is supported
Remote work is flexible; average of 2 days/week in office encouraged
Travel primarily North America; other international destinations depending on projects
Availability up to 50% site based as project needs require
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
Job posted on November 17, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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.
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This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $127,700.00/yr - $223,500.00/yr
Overview 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: As
Geothermal Engineer / District Energy / Thermal Network Engineer , you will be responsible for characterization of a variety of geothermal and geoexchange energy systems as we expand our global energy transition portfolio with a particular focus on North America.
Primary responsibilities include providing advisory on geothermal resources associated with heating and cooling projects, working closely with our geoscience and reservoir engineering teams in North America, and providing support to other regional operations.
This position performs geospatial, thermodynamic, technology, market and economic analysis, with an emphasis on utility‑ and community‑scale geothermal energy systems and infrastructure. Work may also include industrial process applications, water conservation goals, scope 1 and scope 2 emissions analysis, among others. The successful candidate will perform engineering/economic design of thermal energy networks and low‑or no‑emissions energy systems in cooperation with geothermal scientific, mechanical, thermal, chemical, control systems, electrical, and HVAC engineers.
Responsibilities
Design of hybrid geothermal, geoexchange, and low‑emissions energy systems
Flexibility in energy system design should include chillers, heat pumps, small electric generation equipment, heat recovery units, and novel heat transfer mechanisms
Mentor junior staff in the design, implementation, and reporting
Work within a multi‑disciplinary team to create the energy systems of the future
Participate with senior staff to conceptualize designs at the request of commercial, governmental, residential, and other clientele
Analyze data related to aquifer exploitation, thermal demand mapping, and mechanical systems in place
Formulate retrofit strategies, construction rollout strategies, and contractor engagement procedures for novel thermal energy systems
Nurture existing customer relationships and ensure the integrity of work through review of final products, deliverables, and post‑delivery performance
Verify personnel capabilities and forecast workforce availabilities for complex district energy system design projects
Develop in‑house tools and models that distinguish Jacobs from typical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering consultancies
Write technical sections for funding applications on behalf of various public, private, and non‑profit organizations
Provide project results under strenuous analysis timelines
Support new business acquisition in low‑ and no‑emission thermal energy network development
Develop and maintain strong key client relationships
Foster collaborative teamwork among our Asia‑Pacific and North America teams, and with global skill centers that can support our projects
Promote safety culture within the organization and with our clients
Be engaged in the safety culture of Jacobs and promote safety in all aspects of project delivery
Proactively manage the HSE requirements on projects
Deliver projects that enhance Jacobs’ reputation
Deliver technically excellent studies and consultancy services
Maintain compliance with Jacobs QA procedures, including the deliverables review QA process
Prepare bids and submittals as required
Support sales leads, Client Account Managers, and project managers in the delivery of financially successful proposals
Support Client Account Managers to proactively identify opportunities that can raise our profile and reputation with clients
Travel primarily North America, but also other international destinations depending on projects; availability up to 50% site based as project needs require
Remote work is supported. Remote work is flexible but we are encouraging an average of 2 days/week in office work, to foster team development and knowledge sharing
Qualifications
Relevant master’s degree and 2 or more years of experience, or relevant bachelor’s degree and 4 or more years of experience
Hands‑on industry experience with geothermal development
Experience with transient and complex systems simulation programs or languages such as TRNSYS, Simulink, and Modelica
Experience with geospatial software such as Arc and/or QGIS
In addition, the successful candidate must have demonstrated ability to conduct complex quantitative analysis with the ability to qualify results for broad audiences, solve novel, multi‑dimensional problems, perform district energy analysis, data processing, sensitivity analysis, modeling, and interpretation, communicate effectively and succinctly in both writing and speaking, disseminate results through conference appearances and publications, clarity in writing for technical and non‑technical audiences, stay informed of current and key issues affecting their area of expertise, e.g., geothermal power and distributed geothermal applications
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE, PEng)
Experience with Aspen Plus, Python, TESPy, or similar
Certified Geoexchange Designer, Commercial GSHP Designer, or similar credentials
Familiarity with dynamic simulation models for buildings, district energy, and HVAC control systems
Familiarity with the U.S. and international district energy systems
Familiarity with geothermal direct use and geoexchange district energy systems
Experience as trainer for engineering and scientific industry personnel
Knowledge of U.S. DOE geothermal research trends and funding mechanisms
Travel and Remote Work
Role will be US or Canada based, but remote work is supported
Remote work is flexible; average of 2 days/week in office encouraged
Travel primarily North America; other international destinations depending on projects
Availability up to 50% site based as project needs require
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
Job posted on November 17, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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.
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