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Jacob Backsmann

St Louis

Summary

Dynamic engineering professional with strong communication and critical thinking skills. Recognized for contributions to successful project delivery and developing AI-driven tools to streamline engineering workflows. Eager to leverage technical background to drive innovation in construction projects.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineer

iENG
Granite City
06.2025 - Current
  • Supported the design and coordination of both evaporative-cooled and liquid-cooled data center facilities, including HVAC infrastructure, equipment layouts, piping distribution, and coordination to meet high-density cooling requirements.
  • Developed construction documents, equipment schedules, and technical specifications in accordance with project requirements and industry standards.
  • Collaborated with structural, architectural, and engineering teams to resolve clashes and optimize system routing.
  • Applied constructability principles and field awareness to improve installation efficiency and reduce potential conflicts during construction.
  • Selected to serve on the company's AI Committee, evaluating, testing, and developing AI-driven tools to improve engineering workflows and productivity.

Plumbing Engineer Intern

iENG
Granite City
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Created plumbing detail drawings and established drafting standards for manufacturing facility project, enhancing resource consistency for future projects.
  • Coordinated with plumbing engineering team in designing plumbing systems for large-scale manufacturing facility, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
  • Received the Blueprints to Brilliance Implementation Award in recognition of exceptional execution, collaboration, and contributions to successful project delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
05-2025

Skills

  • HVAC and piping design
  • Construction documentation
  • Revit and Navisworks modeling
  • Project coordination
  • Excel and Excel VBA
  • Bluebeam
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Engineer EIT

Accomplishments

  • IMI Blueprints to Brilliance Implementation Award

Timeline

Engineer

iENG
06.2025 - Current

Plumbing Engineer Intern

iENG
05.2024 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Missouri
Jacob Backsmann